Synonyms of approvals

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favors
• blessings
• endorsements
• votes
• approbations
• assents
• nods
• pats on the back
• OKs
• supports
• consents
• sanctions
• imprimaturs
• ratifications
• backings
• clean bills of health
• agreements
• finalizations
• satisfactions
• cachets
• formalizations
• rubber stamps
• likings
• goodwills
• thumbs-ups
• benedictions
• concurrences
• accessions
• acceptations
• homologations
• countenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapprovals
• refusals
• rejections
• repudiations
• dissatisfactions
• criticisms
• dislikes
• condemnations
• disapprobations
• denunciations
• disfavors
• censures
• depreciations
• reproaches
• disparagements
• deprecations
• reprehensions
• reprobations
• opprobriums

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approvals

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

Businesses and compliance personnel will have opportunities to limit the exposure of RTP by strengthening beneficiary approvals, use-case management and authorization processes for unconventional payments. — Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 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

Further approvals are to come, including setting up a tax increment financing district and securing possible state support. — Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Other conservative lawmakers agreed, citing recent rises in Treasury yields as a reason to cut spending and not approve blanket approvals of more borrowing. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

But that remains to be seen as final inspections and approvals occur, according to business partner Pinpaka McCready. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026