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
This is a violation of Article I of the Constitution which requires congressional approval to declare war.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The hearing was part of a lawsuit filed by Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday against Trump’s move to deploy the Guard and Marines to the nation’s second-largest city without the governor’s approval.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
The talks are still ongoing, the sources indicated, so no new deal structure has been put into place and submitted for government approval yet.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The hearing was part of a lawsuit filed by Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday against Trump’s move to deploy the Guard and Marines to the nation’s second-largest city without the governor’s approval.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
The talks are still ongoing, the sources indicated, so no new deal structure has been put into place and submitted for government approval yet.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The trailer bills often contain favors for interest groups that would be difficult to justify in a more transparent process.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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The Associated Press then sued the Trump administration over the blockade, and Judge Trevor McFadden ruled in the AP’s favor earlier this month, though Trump has appealed the ruling.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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At the time, did you guys view Shane’s near-instant firing from Saturday Night Live a bummer or a blessing?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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And Trump’s powerful need to not be held accountable has been a kind of blessing (oddly defined) for the economy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
Noun
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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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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
Noun
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For four months, congressional Republicans have been delaying the major fights on the parts of Trump’s agenda that will demand their assent.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
2 May 2025
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But these hardly excuse their seeming assent to the destruction of American democracy and our economy.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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The studio relies on an unconventional model where projects are greenlit by the Angel Guild, a community of over 1 million members who pay monthly dues and vote on which projects move forward.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved on June 5 the fiscal year 2026 spending proposal in a 9–7 vote, sending it to the full Committee.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This allows individuals to walk freely, lean on the robot's arms for support or receive full-body assistance when transitioning between sitting and standing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Lauren Harwell Godfrey’s nod to her birth year (1975) and the 1970s is just one example.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The glowing eyes and arrow in the center of Williams’ forehead are a nod to Aang’s character design.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Jared McCain signed 30 endorsement deals, the most by a player in a single season in NBA history, according to SponsorUnited.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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In an endorsement video posted to Scott's Facebook, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn underscored the importance of Tuesday's election, calling it a must-win for Democrats.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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