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
The Major League Baseball meeting where Attanasio received formal approval took place at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Government approval rates are plummeting everywhere on the Continent.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
From joy to detention Just one day after Mario Monteverde left the maternity hospital in Buffalo, New York, with his wife and their premature newborn, he was detained by immigration authorities, despite holding full TPS extension approval, with his protection officially confirmed in April.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The deal passed with 72% approval from the union, according to Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Government approval rates are plummeting everywhere on the Continent.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
From joy to detention Just one day after Mario Monteverde left the maternity hospital in Buffalo, New York, with his wife and their premature newborn, he was detained by immigration authorities, despite holding full TPS extension approval, with his protection officially confirmed in April.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The deal passed with 72% approval from the union, according to Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The case centers on accusations that Moammar Gadhafi’s government secretly bankrolled Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential bid in exchange for diplomatic favors—a claim that has long stirred controversy in France and abroad.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of taking this as a personal attack, start to look at it as a blessing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Entering the mental-health field wasn’t easy, but Koh says now that being new to both business and health was in some ways a blessing.—
Alice Park,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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Bezos would recognize all of this, and perhaps nod in vigorous assent.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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But the Democratic leadership is demanding an immediate extension to soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies for their votes, saying Americans face a sharp rise in health care costs without them.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last week, the measure failed on its first test in the Senate, where 60 votes are needed to advance.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Original oak panelling, bespoke cabinetry, and subtle marquetry nod to Russell’s meticulous eye, while recent updates bring all the comforts of modern living without losing any of the house’s historic charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are discussion questions included at the end of the book to help guide readers through some of the more difficult topics, and the purple color scheme on the front cover is a nod to the purple ribbons used to promote awareness of domestic violence and signify the courage of survivors.—
Stephanie DeCarolis,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The following day, Teefey doubled down on her endorsement of the heartwarming grandfatherly tribute at the Santa Barbara ceremony.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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The books that made it onto my list also received an editor endorsement.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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