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
Last week, Radiant received approval from the Department of Energy for its DOE Authorization Request for Kaleidos (DARK).
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Many poor souls have done so in Hell's Kitchen, the reality cooking competition in which a group of chefs vies for Ramsay's approval and the opportunity to become head chef at a fine dining restaurant.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
However, Deaton does not need to seek approval from Attorney General Andrea Cambell – something DiZoglio has been battling in her efforts to get the Legislative audit moving forward.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In its second attempt, the Planning and Zoning Commission in January voted 6-2 to recommend approval.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Many poor souls have done so in Hell's Kitchen, the reality cooking competition in which a group of chefs vies for Ramsay's approval and the opportunity to become head chef at a fine dining restaurant.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
However, Deaton does not need to seek approval from Attorney General Andrea Cambell – something DiZoglio has been battling in her efforts to get the Legislative audit moving forward.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In its second attempt, the Planning and Zoning Commission in January voted 6-2 to recommend approval.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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After losing similar cases, the decision to tap Kelesis indicates the White House does not expect a ruling in Chattah's favor.—
JESSICA HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the case of the first-round pick, the player and the fit tipped the scales in the edge rushers’ favor over a player like Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Every night at dusk, locals and travelers gather for the Ganga Aarti, a sunset ceremony to honor the river and its many blessings.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 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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Thus, weighing the burdens and benefits of treatment is best undertaken by parents, with their child’s assent and guided by clinician expertise.—
Amy Caruso Brown,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
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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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Tennessee earned 36 points and Kentucky 15 among the eight other teams receiving votes.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In one image, she’s seated at a table with a cheeseburger on a golden platter, flanked by miniature American and Puerto Rican flags — a playful nod to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Kamm tail, with its upturned spoiler and flat panel adorned with Ferrari’s signature twin round taillights, is a nod to aerodynamics that prefigures the shape of the Lusso’s spiritual successor, the 275 GTB.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meyer does not have universal support in a fractured player and agent community.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The support for signaling an openness to a potential rate hike appears to be a significant shift from previous meetings.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her challenger in the primary race is Lynn LaPlante, a DuPage County Board member and professional musician with many union endorsements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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