Synonyms of approved

approved 1 of 2

adjective

as in official

Related Words

• official
• sanctioned
• conclusive
• correct
• decisive
• accurate
• classical
• comprehensive
• authoritative
• definitive
• complete
• exhaustive
• classic
• magisterial
• thorough

approved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of approve

as in ratified

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ratified
• confirmed
• finalized
• endorsed
• accepted
• authorized
• sanctioned
• signed
• acknowledged
• accredited
• formalized
• warranted
• cleared
• affirmed
• approbated
• homologated
• certified
• validated
• blessed
• passed
• permitted
• licensed
• initialed
• allowed
• enabled
• OK'd
• legalized
• canonized
• sanctified
• reapproved
• rubber-stamped
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• disapproved
• vetoed
• disallowed
• declined
• prohibited
• turned down
• banned
• proscribed
• forbade
• enjoined
• negatived
• ignored
• refused
• disregarded
• neglected
• overlooked
• interdicted
• illegalized
• rebutted
• spurned
• rebuffed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approved

Adjective

The goal is to ensure the identity is accurate, approved and not misleading. — Emily Burroughs, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Buying a non-approved coin or taking the metal home can trigger a taxable distribution, plus additional taxes or penalties. — USA Today, 28 July 2026

The key to ending any infectious disease outbreak, especially one for which there's no approved vaccine, like the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is getting slightly ahead of the virus. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 July 2026

Get pre-approved Equally important is getting prepared financially. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

Kansas is one of 21 states that rely on governors selecting appointees from a pre-approved list of candidates screened by nominating commissions, a Star analysis found. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Ahead, find the five bright July nail colors that belong on your radar, with pro-approved polishes to shop. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 July 2026

The bill also offers money to local governments to develop pre-approved housing designs, or pattern books, which would help speed up local construction approvals. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

And how about the calls about approved loans? — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026

Verb

Vionic sneakers are looking particularly chic for fall in an array of colors and patterns, and the brand is podiatrist-recommended and Oprah-approved. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

If the settlement is approved, attorney fees, payments to chief litigants and other expenses will be distributed first. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

According to Dubrow, the show had been approved for a third season that was poised to be even more outrageous than Season 2. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

The agreement, if approved by the judge, will be in effect for five years. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Board members debated whether the $250,000 should be returned before the financial statements were approved. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The helipad was introduced after the original plan for the marina was approved. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

On September 24, TMZ reported that a Tennessee judge approved the temporary restraining order. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026

Several medicines used to treat Sjögren’s disease were originally approved for other conditions. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026