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
Rogers said that the move would not require council approval.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
During a recent meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to deny rezoning and 5-0 to deny a master plan, which would have relied on the rezoning proposal’s approval.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
But in California, hefty permitting and approval process fees quietly add six-figure sums to the cost of a single home.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The proposal still needs to go before the Aurora City Council for final approval, likely on March 24.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
During a recent meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to deny rezoning and 5-0 to deny a master plan, which would have relied on the rezoning proposal’s approval.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
But in California, hefty permitting and approval process fees quietly add six-figure sums to the cost of a single home.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The proposal still needs to go before the Aurora City Council for final approval, likely on March 24.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
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Husted was Ohio's lieutenant governor-elect in early 2019, when prosecutors claim Jones and Dowling bribed the late Randazzo in exchange for legislative and regulatory favors.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Parente couldn’t believe the judge had ruled so overwhelmingly in his client’s favor.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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With the blessing of Byers and basketball committee chairman Gavitt, the three parties — NCAA, CBS, and the Hyatt — shook hands.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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The hardcore frontman got married not long ago, so those blessings are definitely bountiful.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Royal input Advertisement Any act of parliament pitching for Andrew to be removed from the line of succession would need to be finalized by royal assent—the approval of His Majesty.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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Without taking away from Newsom’s work ethic, this memoir cannot help underlining how much his smooth upward assent has been greased by family connections.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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The current proposal allows the board to increase the fees 30 days after a vote, but it may be put off until the people mover is working, Reich added.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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James Powel Mojtaba Khamenei had been seen as a frontrunner in the lead-up to Iran's Assembly of Experts vote.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the eastern side, The Garland is a great choice for lodging, with retro-chic decor that’s a nod to the quintessential California culture of the 60s and 70s.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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This bridal shower dress acts as a sweet nod to my wedding weekend, and the celebrations that are just around the corner.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The other endorsement would allow the on-site spa to offer packages that include up to two drinks.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Barney Kasdan, a leader of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations who oversees the group’s military chaplaincy endorsements, said Messianic chaplains identify as Jews and therefore wear the same insignia as other Jewish chaplains.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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