as in favor
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
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Recent Examples of approval
Normally, this is the type of bill that would move through the approval process fairly quickly.
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Daniel Klein, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Such a magnanimous move might even help his father’s chances of getting Mayor Wu’s approval to build a new soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Enacted in June, the law calls for year-round daylight saving time with federal approval.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Preliminary approval may be granted this week, while the ultimate decision may be delayed until 2026, the press release noted.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Klein, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Such a magnanimous move might even help his father’s chances of getting Mayor Wu’s approval to build a new soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Enacted in June, the law calls for year-round daylight saving time with federal approval.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Preliminary approval may be granted this week, while the ultimate decision may be delayed until 2026, the press release noted.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The former handbag designer simply organized the event as a favor, shared it on social media, and watched as word spread organically.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When a team pins an opponent to their own 9-yard line, the odds are typically in their favor.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jeremiah also appears to give Conrad his blessing to pursue Belly.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But once their comfort level in a new genre locked in, Clark counted her blessings daily.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is why their finale date has them on a literal scavenger hunt for comments of approbation from the public, which the show has stuffed in glass bottles and hidden on the beach.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Although rare, presidents can also call up the Guard, with or without the assent of a state governor.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the Senate gives its assent the bill will go before Texas Governor Greg Abbott who can sign it into law.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nationwide, over 30% of votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election through mail-in ballots, according to the United States Election Assistance Commission.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Turning Point helped with get-out-the-vote efforts.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair split high-level endorsements, with Molina picking up the nod from the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Mazuera Arias getting support from the Service Employees International Union.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wolf Alice’s The Clearing picks up a nod, and follows their 2018 victory for Visions of a Life.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spanberger has raised more than $27 million and secured the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the larger test will be whether Ciattarelli can convert cross-party endorsements into broader support across Bergen and other suburban counties where margins can decide statewide outcomes.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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