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
Dependent on the passage and approval of Assembly Bill 238, a film studio tax credit legislation in Nevada, the venture is expected to create tens of thousands of new jobs and have an economic impact of more than $3 billion.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
This could include: Hybrid Decision Models: Insurers could implement systems where AI performs the initial claim evaluation, flagging straightforward approvals or denials, while routing complex cases to human reviewers.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The news comes as Paramount seeks FCC approval for its merger with Skydance.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
This could include: Hybrid Decision Models: Insurers could implement systems where AI performs the initial claim evaluation, flagging straightforward approvals or denials, while routing complex cases to human reviewers.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The news comes as Paramount seeks FCC approval for its merger with Skydance.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Anna Kendrick is doing herself a simple favor and avoiding those questions about co-star Blake Lively.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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The former Pro Bowl-caliber back fell out of favor with the team with DeVon Achane taking over reps in 2024.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If there's a ripple effect because of that, then that's a blessing.—
F. Amanda Tugade,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Both men have the ambition to redefine how the modern world works—and both are jockeying for President Donald Trump’s blessing to accelerate their plans.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
Noun
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To be effective, the speech acts that bind us together or break us apart require the assent of our whole society.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beyond the power of the purse, the nominations process is one of the few times the executive branch requires assent from the Senate for its planned initiatives.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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But, after nominations, the entire Academy votes (members from all branches) on who will win the Best Cinematography Oscar.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Country singer Craig Morgan shares two most impactful moments in his military career During his time in the military, Morgan served as a staff sergeant and fire support specialist.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those medallions track solstices and equinoxes, a nod the company’s long history of measuring time.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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The name is a nod to supporting films that aren't necessarily highlighted in mainstream media.—
Allison Moses,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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In his first union endorsement, sources told Politico the New York City District Council of Carpenters would endorse Cuomo as well.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And that has seemingly introduced some tension in their belief system, should Musk's ongoing endorsements maintain the memecoin's price volatility and potentially obstruct Dogecoin's steady growth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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