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
Many managers still associate operational control with approvals, manual checkpoints and direct oversight of day-to-day decisions.
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Manish Goyal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
During pre-production, Nunley sought approvals from companies whose signage would appear on screen, and the paperwork includes his correspondence with Jack Heuer.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Still, future approvals would be needed once final plans are completed.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
That cleared the way for the planning, design and long list of agency approvals now in progress.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
That includes streamlining permitting and approvals, expanding by right zoning near transit and job centers, and accelerating office to residential conversions downtown.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
All grant approvals would include language warning the recipient that they could be canceled at any time if the agency providing the funding decides that the grant is no longer in the national interest.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Nexstar initially argued that Bonta’s action came too late — after Nexstar had gained its federal approvals for the deal.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The neo-Brandeisians rewrote guidelines to impose stricter standards for merger approvals.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Manish Goyal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
During pre-production, Nunley sought approvals from companies whose signage would appear on screen, and the paperwork includes his correspondence with Jack Heuer.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Still, future approvals would be needed once final plans are completed.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
That cleared the way for the planning, design and long list of agency approvals now in progress.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
That includes streamlining permitting and approvals, expanding by right zoning near transit and job centers, and accelerating office to residential conversions downtown.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
All grant approvals would include language warning the recipient that they could be canceled at any time if the agency providing the funding decides that the grant is no longer in the national interest.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Nexstar initially argued that Bonta’s action came too late — after Nexstar had gained its federal approvals for the deal.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The neo-Brandeisians rewrote guidelines to impose stricter standards for merger approvals.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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Nobody wants to do mosquitoes any favors.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 May 2026
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Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Noun
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If the answer is no, then zip it — and count your blessings.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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The always-devout Oden sometimes turned the traditional giving of blessings into a competition of sorts.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Noun
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While he's played into the media circus and is backed by a number of public and private celebrity endorsements, locals remain divided over their choices for mayor.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Wahls has received endorsements from progressive figures, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and a number of labor unions.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If no candidate wins an outright majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their ballots are redistributed to those voters’ next-preferred choices.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Rudy Moise, a Miami physician who twice ran against Wilson for her congressional seat, has already thrown his hat into the ring, citing her recent absence and missed votes due to an eye surgery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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