approvals

noun

plural of approval
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 Reconstructing the paper trail for that grant three years later, across board approvals, valuation reports, exercise windows and tax treatment in multiple jurisdictions, can take days per person. — Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Seventeen management, investment and other entities — not including Brightline Trains Florida — elected to file for Chapter 11 late Thursday after separate boards gave their approvals, court records show. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Violoop can receive commands and approvals through a mobile app. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 But despite those approvals, Paramount spent weeks over the summer wrangling with Bonta and applying political pressure. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 After several stages of studies and approvals, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization voted in 2024 to approve a funding agreement for the toll lanes. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026 The rule is expected to create a more standardized path for package delivery, which now relies on a patchwork of waivers, exemptions and geographically limited approvals. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 The city also is considering removing zoning barriers and expediting development approvals, while studying whether to use an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to help finance improvements downtown. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
  1. favors
  2. blessings
  3. endorsements
  4. votes
  5. nods
Noun
  • The rise of social media does these overzealous Oscar hopefuls no favors.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Now, with global rules under heavy attack, there are fewer bulwarks against domestic interests seeking privileged access to public contracts, regulatory favors, or political protection.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • The reporters would ask questions about the latest intrigue, while the pilgrims would ask for prayers and blessings.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The mother shared a meme that references a Bible verse from the story of Job, whose loyalty God tested by allowing Satan to destroy all the blessings in his life, including his 10 children.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • The former Republican leader in the Assembly did so despite failing to secure endorsements from county Republican groups and scrutiny of his campaign spending and personal life.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Key Races The Miami Herald Editorial Board — a separate entity from the Herald newsroom — has made endorsements in a series of statewide and South Florida races.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsements
Noun
  • Some counties, including a tech hub in north Alabama, saw more Democratic votes than Republican.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Fans rally behind their longtime favorite bands and discover new groups to support with their votes.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of votes
Noun
  • 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
Definition of nods

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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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