as in favor
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 approval
Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives — nearly all in Africa — each year.
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Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Now that CoreCivic aims to reopen it, Leavenworth says the company must apply for a special use permit and receive the same approval from local officials required of any new prison or jail facility opened within city limits.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
During his first term, Trump sought congressional approval to mandate similar layoffs.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2025
Under the site plan approval and development agreement, Fernández said Midtown Opportunities has to build all of the sidewalks and infrastructure for the project before receiving a temporary certificate of occupancy, the license allowing public access to residents and commercial spaces.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Now that CoreCivic aims to reopen it, Leavenworth says the company must apply for a special use permit and receive the same approval from local officials required of any new prison or jail facility opened within city limits.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
During his first term, Trump sought congressional approval to mandate similar layoffs.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2025
Under the site plan approval and development agreement, Fernández said Midtown Opportunities has to build all of the sidewalks and infrastructure for the project before receiving a temporary certificate of occupancy, the license allowing public access to residents and commercial spaces.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The Magic, however, punched back every step of the way, using a 19-3 run in the fourth quarter to get within 1 point before Brooklyn ended the contest in its favor.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Opponents assert that the decision is an obvious attempt to expand their own support base by offering suffrage to a demographic that consistently leans in their favor.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As if that wasn’t romantic enough, Rothschild flew to the United States beforehand to get Hilton's parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton's, blessing.—
Sarah Title,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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His chief obstacle may be politics, chiefly the state Legislature’s resistance to the many proposals that require its assent.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Arbitration is a private dispute resolution forum that parties contractually assent to use in lieu of litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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Follow the directions and submit your vote before 2:30 a.m. ET.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Nessel's office has argued the group knowingly intended to defraud voters in Michigan by trying to cast electoral votes for Trump, despite his election loss in the state in 2020.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Trump showed some support for national parks during his first term, signing the Great American Outdoors Act, which dedicated up to $1.9 billion per year for five years to fund deferred maintenance projects identified by the NPS and other parks departments.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
13 July 2025
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At the same time, Trump has also expressed more support for Graham’s bill proposing new sanctions on Russia, including a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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The listing went live on July 13, a nod to Swift's favorite number.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Since then, he was named an All-Pro three times, with two of his nods being first-team.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Now, they will be allowed to make an endorsement in the general election — a shift that could liberate them to articulate their values in new ways, but also put pressure on them to wade into electoral politics.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The payor is banking on the athlete’s endorsement boosting sales, otherwise the payor wouldn’t want to pay the athlete.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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