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
Before the law’s passage, small acquisitions, even of land donated, required multiple approvals from the state Public Works Board, Department of General Services, Department of Finance and other parts of the Sacramento bureaucracy.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Final approvals from the board, however, will still be needed for the projects.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Sable had struggled to secure necessary approvals and permits from California regulators to restart the offshore oil operation.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Following regulatory approvals, Bergman will assume full ownership and management of Club West Brewing.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Regulatory approvals are pending, with closing expected in the first half of 2026.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Council members will consider approvals that would implement tax incentives for the projects.
—Nathan Pilling
march 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Prasad had previously pledged to create new pathways to accelerate drug approvals.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Mar. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Final approvals from the board, however, will still be needed for the projects.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Sable had struggled to secure necessary approvals and permits from California regulators to restart the offshore oil operation.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Following regulatory approvals, Bergman will assume full ownership and management of Club West Brewing.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Regulatory approvals are pending, with closing expected in the first half of 2026.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Council members will consider approvals that would implement tax incentives for the projects.
—Nathan Pilling
march 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Prasad had previously pledged to create new pathways to accelerate drug approvals.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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He was sentenced to five years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to obtain funds from the government of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in exchange for political and diplomatic favors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The aesthetic favors deliberate roughness and mistakes over a sterile, polished sheen.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Angelina Jolie furthered her impressive selection of ink while filming in Cambodia, with a series of yantra-style tattoos containing Buddhist blessings.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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Steyer has also won endorsements from United Domestic Workers and California Nurse’s Association.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of political endorsements goes back many years and is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 150-day clock will run out, and congressional votes will be called.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Steyer has spent millions of his own money on ads defining himself and, in recent weeks, attacking Swalwell for missing congressional votes.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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