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
Clark said the process to change it showed how the association is attempting to give its members the ability to make changes without the need for a governing body’s approval.
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Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
That process generated tens of thousands of applications and approvals.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Cannabis registrations and alcohol/tobacco licenses largely follow similar approval processes.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
But any permanent change would require congressional approval.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
That process generated tens of thousands of applications and approvals.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Cannabis registrations and alcohol/tobacco licenses largely follow similar approval processes.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
But any permanent change would require congressional approval.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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That dynamic has flipped though, with the housing market showing signs its turning in favor of buyers.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sarkozy was sentenced last month for criminal conspiracy for his role in a scheme to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Libya in exchange for diplomatic favors.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thank you God for this blessing.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 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
Noun
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Convening a special session without the governor’s assent requires the support of two-thirds of lawmakers in the House and Senate.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, yes, as unworkable as this plan might seem for the Palestinian group, a Hamas assent is entirely plausible.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since there was no elimination last week, viewer votes from Dedication Night and Wicked Night were combined with the judges’ scores from both nights to determine the couple sent home.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The judges' scores and audience votes from the night were carried over.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Presented by Sony Music Publishing, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter — whose artistic name is a nod to George Clooney’s character in the Ocean‘s trilogy — spoke candidly about looking inward and trusting his intuition when crafting songs.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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The comment is a nod to the stoic—or perhaps desensitized—demeanor of younger travelers in the face of stressors that rattle many.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani recently received an endorsement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a moderate New York Democrat.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Past editions of the Tokyo festival have featured statements of support from the Japanese prime minister during the opening ceremony, but such an endorsement was absent this year.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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