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
Tremfya's approvals to treat those digestive conditions — falling under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — within the past two years have accelerated the drug's expansion.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Hannon said the first approvals from the village were given in the spring of 2024, with final approval last summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2027, Roth said, as VENU is currently working through approvals with the city of Centennial.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The third-highest contributor for the quarter was the Swerdlow Group, a Miami developer that also relies on county land and approvals for its affordable- and workforce-housing projects.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The second half of 2025, however, was marked by volatility in both naturalization applications and approvals.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The specific reasons behind the about-turns are not clear, as both Iraq and Pakistan had earlier received approvals from Iran to transit the strait.
—Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The companies’ deal is pending regulatory approvals.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Officials bemoaned overlapping rules, slow approvals and rigid policies that have complicated rebuilding efforts while burying survivors in paperwork.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Hannon said the first approvals from the village were given in the spring of 2024, with final approval last summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2027, Roth said, as VENU is currently working through approvals with the city of Centennial.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The third-highest contributor for the quarter was the Swerdlow Group, a Miami developer that also relies on county land and approvals for its affordable- and workforce-housing projects.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The second half of 2025, however, was marked by volatility in both naturalization applications and approvals.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The specific reasons behind the about-turns are not clear, as both Iraq and Pakistan had earlier received approvals from Iran to transit the strait.
—Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
The companies’ deal is pending regulatory approvals.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Officials bemoaned overlapping rules, slow approvals and rigid policies that have complicated rebuilding efforts while burying survivors in paperwork.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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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,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On this day families gather for festive meals, and the young seek blessings from their elders.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Praying for an amazing year full of blessings!—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The governors’ endorsements of Turning Point USA, to the exclusion of other student clubs, has come under criticism from teachers unions and civil liberties groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her long-running, successful partnerships with the Kardashian family are built on more than just celebrity endorsements.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, Bianco received the most votes from the GOP delegates.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with The Times, Hicks said the party relies on delegates to vet candidates before endorsement votes at the party convention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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