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
Paramount will also propose an amendment to WBD’s bylaws to require WBD shareholder approval for any separation of Global Networks.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
During Biden’s term, nominees for senior posts often came before the Foreign Relations Committee for approval.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
But before the operators had obtained a business license or move-in approval from the city, residents were being shuttled in, according to City Manager Oliver Chi.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
But getting approval for those isn’t a sure thing.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
During Biden’s term, nominees for senior posts often came before the Foreign Relations Committee for approval.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
But before the operators had obtained a business license or move-in approval from the city, residents were being shuttled in, according to City Manager Oliver Chi.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
But getting approval for those isn’t a sure thing.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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All-matching furniture sets and rooms that look like pages from a catalog have long been falling out of favor.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Santos caught on with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and spent three seasons as the team’s kicker before he was cut in favor of Harrison Butker.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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He was hand picked by Jeopardy producers to succeed Trebek before his passing, and even got the blessing of the longtime host's widow, Jean Trebek.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the end, Carol describes Neena as a blessing in her life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 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
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But in 2024, a state commission backed the road, with the assent of Osceola and over the objections of Orange and many members of the local environmental community.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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The deal also remains subject to regulatory approvals, as well as the assent of WBD shareholders.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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Commissioners appoint James Reyes city manager In a separate 4-1 vote, commissioners selected James Reyes as Miami's new city manager.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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By an 11-1 vote, a Miami-Dade County jury originally sentenced him to death, but that sentence was overturned in 2017 after a new state law ruled it unconstitutional for a death sentence to be imposed without a unanimous jury verdict, according to the court records.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Queen Corgi All hail, Queen Corgi — seemingly a nod to the late Queen Elizabeth and her love for the dog breed.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The long inseam makes legs look endless, and the slight acid-wash is a fun nod to the ‘80s and ‘90s.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Neither response was exactly a ringing endorsement.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Judge’s fame led to a wide range of endorsement deals, including with Pepsi, Sony, Fanatics, Rawlings, JBL, Oakley, Audi, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Hulu, Bloomingdale’s and Adidas.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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