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
Trump’s low approval rates come as the president has swiftly moved to overhaul federal government spending through massive layoffs, walking back grants, and ending certain federal programs and offices altogether.
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Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
The previous low in approval for a president at or near 100 days in office, in polls dating to 1945, was Trump's 42% in 2017.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
The Raid 2, for instance, a two and a half hour crime and punishment epic, boils down to one man’s struggle to win the approval of his stern father; whether this is significant to Evans’ life or not, the motif nonetheless transitions cleanly into Havoc.
—Andy Crump, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Francis, then just Bishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, gave approval for the re-burial of Duquet, who died in the mid-1970s during the country’s dictatorship, the news agency reported.
—Maria Pasquini, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
The previous low in approval for a president at or near 100 days in office, in polls dating to 1945, was Trump's 42% in 2017.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
The Raid 2, for instance, a two and a half hour crime and punishment epic, boils down to one man’s struggle to win the approval of his stern father; whether this is significant to Evans’ life or not, the motif nonetheless transitions cleanly into Havoc.
—Andy Crump, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Francis, then just Bishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, gave approval for the re-burial of Duquet, who died in the mid-1970s during the country’s dictatorship, the news agency reported.
—Maria Pasquini, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Facing impeachment and a federal investigation into bid-rigging involving gifts and favors from state contractors, Rowland resigned July 1, 2004, and pleaded guilty to a corruption charge Dec. 23, 2004.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Broadhurst said one aspect, perhaps an obvious one, that works in the favor of those handling the security operation for the funeral is that the pontiff himself will be safe.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, responded in an entirely predictable way in this new golden age of billionaire bootlickers seeking Trump’s blessings.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Key to the success of the venture was the blessing and collaboration of Agatha Christie Ltd. and its chairman and CEO James Pritchard, the great-grandson of Christie.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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The judge did not find an antitrust violation in Google originally buying third-party display-ad firms, with the assent of the Federal Trade Commission under multiple administrations.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Luna obtained the 218 discharge petition signatures needed to force a vote with or without Johnson's assent — including from a dozen Republicans.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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One vote is expected the first day, then two each morning and two each afternoon until a candidate claims the two-thirds majority.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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These include whether the minerals deal will have to be ratified by Ukraine’s legislature, whether amendments would be considered in such a vote and whether investors would be willing to commit to future projects.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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There is also bipartisan support for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act to be located on the mall.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several people wore green hats from the Super Mario character Luigi, a popular nod indicating support of Mangione.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Conclave and Wicked led the film nominations for the 2025 show with 11 nods each.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bezos' newspaper did not issue an endorsement in the last election.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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With endorsements from Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and ESA British Astronaut Tim Peake.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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