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
Getting the necessary permits and approvals can take years, and the process is anything but simple.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
But for teenagers, whose needs for social approval and inclusion are so high, an underwhelming birthday on Instagram can be especially hard, Heitner said.
—Anna North, Vox, 26 June 2025
The bill, which is sponsored by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego), cleared the state Assembly last month and is now awaiting approval in the state Senate.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The easement allowed for commercial farming, but Shapiro also wanted to build structures that would need town approval.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
But for teenagers, whose needs for social approval and inclusion are so high, an underwhelming birthday on Instagram can be especially hard, Heitner said.
—Anna North, Vox, 26 June 2025
The bill, which is sponsored by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego), cleared the state Assembly last month and is now awaiting approval in the state Senate.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The easement allowed for commercial farming, but Shapiro also wanted to build structures that would need town approval.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Cunningham gained huge favor for her apparent defense of Clark, who was not only poked in the face, but pushed to the floor in the team’s win over the Sun.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The survey also found that the majority of voters under 50 favor Mamdani while Cuomo leads among those over 60.—
Yezen Saadah,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Once again, white Americans are benefiting from the labor of their nonwhite compatriots — with no controversy, and the blessing of state law and advocates of responsible governance.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 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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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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On the fifth day of controversy sparked by Trump’s immigration policies, the president’s decision to mobilize U.S. troops in the country’s second largest city — without the assent of the governor and local officials — moved pictures of clashes off TV and social media and into a federal courtroom.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 June 2025
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For four months, congressional Republicans have been delaying the major fights on the parts of Trump’s agenda that will demand their assent.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
2 May 2025
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Monday’s vote came 10 years to the day since the Board approved the city’s first-ever rent freeze for one-year leases under Mayor Bill de Blasio.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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The tax and domestic policy bill nearing a vote by Senate Republicans includes hundreds of provisions, including extended and expanded tax cuts and significant cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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In 1879, politician Robert Evans introduced a bill to celebrate Black emancipation, but the bill did not garner enough support during the Jim Crow era, Collins said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Twenty Twenty Six is being made for BBC One and iPlayer with additional support from OKRE regarding climate and health expertise.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
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The cryptic introduction is a subtle nod to the bartenders that the patron is about to order one of four drinks from the Burning Blade secret menu.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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That’s not Disney embracing gay relationships but simply yet another throwaway nod in a script that mines every possible Greek trope for one-off jokes.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Mamdani, 33, has yet to secure endorsements from the biggest Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both coincidentally of New York.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Ono appeared to be a sure bet for the presidency after securing the unanimous endorsement of UF’s Board of Trustees.—
Avi D. Gordon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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