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
However, since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, several reactors have been suspended or are awaiting restart approvals.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
But Beyer Blinder Belle is working with the Landmarks Preservation Commission on approvals for the use and original design of the balconies.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Further drug approvals are likely.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Community opposition has grown so powerful that officials now fear losing office over project approvals, forcing developers to reconsider their aggressive expansion timelines.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The move would still require regulatory approvals, including from China’s securities watchdog.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Among new approvals, for instance, was one for the combination of Rybrevant and Lazcluze, from Johnson & Johnson, which was shown to extend the time before tumors grow significantly in non-small cell lung cancer caused by a mutation in the gene EGFR.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 31 Dec. 2025
Carefully read the fine print on network gap exceptions, prior authorizations, and other insurance approvals.
—Emmarie Huetteman, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Barrett Lo Visionary Development received conditional approvals for a Planned Development Overlay District tied to the redevelopment of the site, village records show.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
But Beyer Blinder Belle is working with the Landmarks Preservation Commission on approvals for the use and original design of the balconies.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Further drug approvals are likely.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Community opposition has grown so powerful that officials now fear losing office over project approvals, forcing developers to reconsider their aggressive expansion timelines.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The move would still require regulatory approvals, including from China’s securities watchdog.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Among new approvals, for instance, was one for the combination of Rybrevant and Lazcluze, from Johnson & Johnson, which was shown to extend the time before tumors grow significantly in non-small cell lung cancer caused by a mutation in the gene EGFR.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 31 Dec. 2025
Carefully read the fine print on network gap exceptions, prior authorizations, and other insurance approvals.
—Emmarie Huetteman, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Barrett Lo Visionary Development received conditional approvals for a Planned Development Overlay District tied to the redevelopment of the site, village records show.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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He was convicted for his involvement in a scheme to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Libya in exchange for diplomatic favors.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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But that doesn’t negate what is already happening in other parts of the economy, where the Administration is intervening willy-nilly, dispensing money and favors, and expanding its reach at a pace that’s hard to keep up with.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wishing Coach Kelly, Coach Sloan, and the entire LSU family continued blessings and success.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 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
Noun
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Press releases from Stefanik’s campaign on Friday released after the announcement said that Stefanik has already netted endorsements from more than half of New York’s Republican county chairs and from the chair of the New York Republican Party.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Traffic congestion, public transit’s effect on neighborhoods and notable endorsements likely influenced voters most, local leaders and political experts say.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But by the time commissioners cast their final budget votes in September, the mayor and commission had rolled back most of the austerity measures with a mix of one-time revenues and other stopgap measures.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Republicans are also mulling a potential second tax bill that could be passed with just party line votes while confronting the possibility of a potential partial government shutdown at the end of the month.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 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 8 Jan. 2026.
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