as in favors
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 approvals
However, with the Internal Revenue Service impacted, some mortgage approvals could face major delays, according to the National Association of Homebuilders.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Generic approvals are usually considered routine.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Selznick said the necessary approvals were secured before the shutdown for some new products that are rolling out in the first few months of 2019, but new label authorizations were on hold since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau was closed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Stevens promised that North American fans may still get a chance to see the tour if the visa approvals eventually come through, though those dates could be further in the future because of his other travel plans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
These are similar ratings to July of this year, the last time the poll asked about party approvals.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
When those categories are factored in, the number of approvals for H-1B visas in the educational services category in Florida jumps to 4,709 in the same time period.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
People trying to restore their homes are grappling with slow permit approvals, high costs and low insurance payouts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Pending the necessary regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Generic approvals are usually considered routine.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Selznick said the necessary approvals were secured before the shutdown for some new products that are rolling out in the first few months of 2019, but new label authorizations were on hold since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau was closed.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Stevens promised that North American fans may still get a chance to see the tour if the visa approvals eventually come through, though those dates could be further in the future because of his other travel plans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
These are similar ratings to July of this year, the last time the poll asked about party approvals.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
When those categories are factored in, the number of approvals for H-1B visas in the educational services category in Florida jumps to 4,709 in the same time period.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
People trying to restore their homes are grappling with slow permit approvals, high costs and low insurance payouts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Pending the necessary regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2026.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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Although the defense deserves its fair share of blame for allowing a backup tailback in Rico Dowdle to single-handedly produce more than 200 yards of offense, Tagovailoa and company didn’t exactly do themselves any favors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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George Clooney doesn’t think the Democratic party will be asking him for any favors any time soon.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rayne means blessings and Queen.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venus entering Libra on the 13th and the Libra New Moon on the 21st bring blessings to your money zone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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The off-ice earnings estimates are determined through conversations with industry insiders and reflect annual cash from endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Clark was seemingly making more money from her endorsements than her rookie deal in the league, which was around $76,000.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mendoza lost two first-place votes from a week ago.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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With all members present, Johnson can currently only afford to lose two Republican votes on any bill, assuming all Democrats are opposed.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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