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
As for clients in the European Union, AIG is positioned to begin working on that portfolio during Q1 of 2026, depending on regulatory approvals.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
That process generated tens of thousands of applications and approvals.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Here are five things that changed or evolved as the White House ballroom plan got underway on financing;, size, cost, location and approvals.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
The journey to the pad involved challenges and hurdles in terms of engineering, financing, regulations and licensing — including 24 different permits from Queensland, along with environmental and airspace approvals — as well as finding a location for a launch pad.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
After several stages of rankings and approvals, the plan gets put on a long-range planning document.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The amendment proposes that these types of projects could get waivers from the city’s Board of Standards and Appeals to speed up the approvals process — taking them out of the community back-and-forth that often happens even with senior housing (a generally popular project type).
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Americans are OK with the industry’s wishes for streamlined project approvals.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Costco is one step closer to receiving final approvals in Franklin.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
That process generated tens of thousands of applications and approvals.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Here are five things that changed or evolved as the White House ballroom plan got underway on financing;, size, cost, location and approvals.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
The journey to the pad involved challenges and hurdles in terms of engineering, financing, regulations and licensing — including 24 different permits from Queensland, along with environmental and airspace approvals — as well as finding a location for a launch pad.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
After several stages of rankings and approvals, the plan gets put on a long-range planning document.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The amendment proposes that these types of projects could get waivers from the city’s Board of Standards and Appeals to speed up the approvals process — taking them out of the community back-and-forth that often happens even with senior housing (a generally popular project type).
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Americans are OK with the industry’s wishes for streamlined project approvals.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Costco is one step closer to receiving final approvals in Franklin.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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Ian Callum’s brilliant original design received a facelift in 2021, which, like many facelifts, did no favors for the patient.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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His accuracy was all over the place and KU’s offensive line didn’t do him any favors.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Guadalupe Martinez, a resident of Altadena, California, took her grey cockatiel, Paco, to the church for blessings.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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It’s drawn high-profile endorsements, sparked White House commentary and has been framed as a pulse check on the broader political climate.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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And unlike many celebrity product endorsements, this feels like a perfect match.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41% of votes nationwide with 92% of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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After four rounds and more than 10,000 votes in IndyStar's Beer Bracket, the king of the cold ones has been crowned.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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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Each measurement ensures that the additional supports will hold the tree evenly, preventing stress on the branches during winter storms.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Many have expressed concern about the aging pipes over several years, as anchor strikes, missing pipeline supports and loss of protective pipeline coating have been discovered.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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