Synonyms of approval

approval

noun

ə-ˈprü-vəl 

as in favor

an acceptance of something as satisfactory

does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favor
• blessing
• approbation
• assent
• vote
• support
• nod
• endorsement
• okay
• backing
• ratification
• imprimatur
• consent
• sanction
• OK
• indorsement
• pat on the back
• clean bill of health
• liking
• agreement
• satisfaction
• formalization
• finalization
• thumbs-up
• concurrence
• rubber stamp
• accession
• benediction
• goodwill
• homologation
• cachet
• acceptation
• countenance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapproval
• refusal
• rejection
• repudiation
• disapprobation
• disfavor
• criticism
• dissatisfaction
• condemnation
• depreciation
• dislike
• censure
• denunciation
• disparagement
• reproach
• opprobrium
• reprobation
• deprecation
• reprehension

Examples of approval in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michael Whitaker, the FAA administrator, discussed the hold-up in Starship launch approvals in a congressional hearing this week. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024

Underly referenced data showing that this year, a historic 120 school districts statewide are asking voters for approval to borrow and raise more money through referendums. —Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024

This followed the successful launch of eleven Bitcoin ETFs in January, after approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). —Amor Sexton, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

From the back of the courtroom, Harrison’s partner, Joseph Merritt, and the detective who arrested Curtis outside the Walmart nodded toward her in approval. —Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024