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
The settlement was widely criticized as a financial concession to facilitate the studio's pending sale to Skydance Media, which requires regulatory approval from the Trump administration.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Fortune can confirm, however, that fear of Huawei was the issue that triggered the approval for the merger.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
In April, the team announced plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site, but the team and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser need approval from the D.C. Council.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Meanwhile, Paramount is in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Fortune can confirm, however, that fear of Huawei was the issue that triggered the approval for the merger.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
In April, the team announced plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site, but the team and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser need approval from the D.C. Council.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Meanwhile, Paramount is in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Use in multis and exactas, especially with pace and track fit in his favor.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Just do yourself a favor and add Tyler Allgeier as a handcuff to Robinson in the double-digit rounds.—
Gary Davenport,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Several players told The Star that the extra week off should be a blessing in the middle of a long season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is why their finale date has them on a literal scavenger hunt for comments of approbation from the public, which the show has stuffed in glass bottles and hidden on the beach.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Speaking of voting, the Milwaukee County Zoo hosted a vote online to name its newish Humboldt penguin chick.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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After a record-long procedural vote to set up floor debate that lasted nine hours, the longest in the House’s history — it was eventually passed late on Wednesday.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This legislative session, Michigan lawmakers in both chambers have again proposed public safety funding that would support CVI, but that support has been caught up in a missed deadline and budget negotiations, causing legislation approved by House to be stalled since April.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The name is also a winking nod to Time Inc., whose brands make up a big piece of the company’s portfolio.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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One rendering is a nod to a proposal from 1907 that King found in Cincinnati Parks' archives.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Final Insult: Infrastructure Without Respect Behind slick UX and celebrity endorsements, these longevity startups still require radiologists to interpret scans, flag potential cancers, and provide legal sign-off.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Williams, once an endorsement queen, wore a logo-free black dress and white visor and played uncomplicated tennis, smacking nine aces and attacking at the first strike.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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