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
And his polling approval is still upside down and has not moved an inch.
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Coupled with tougher compliance checks, Chan noted that some KYC approvals took over a year, prompting some investors to shift operations elsewhere.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind young women are often dressing for the approval and validation of their peers more than anything, says Divita, whose 17-year-old daughter just bought dresses for two homecomings.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The transaction still needs NBA approval.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Coupled with tougher compliance checks, Chan noted that some KYC approvals took over a year, prompting some investors to shift operations elsewhere.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind young women are often dressing for the approval and validation of their peers more than anything, says Divita, whose 17-year-old daughter just bought dresses for two homecomings.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The transaction still needs NBA approval.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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However, the game entirely swung in the Eagles' favor after intercepting Mahomes on a pass into the end zone that hit Kelce in the hands, which would have otherwise given the Chiefs a fourth quarter lead had Kelce made the catch.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The court ruled 4-3 in the GOP’s favor, finding that the Kansas Constitution doesn’t prohibit partisan gerrymandering.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It is also believed that George visited to receive his mother’s blessing before his presidential inauguration.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The couple exchanged vows under the chuppah, surrounded by immediate family who offered blessings.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 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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Although rare, presidents can also call up the Guard, with or without the assent of a state governor.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the Senate gives its assent the bill will go before Texas Governor Greg Abbott who can sign it into law.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bill on Wednesday night survived a procedural vote on party lines.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rule votes, historically a test of party loyalty, began to fail more regularly under the Kevin McCarthy and Johnson speakerships.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As he was driven away, Matthews raised a thumbs-up to the crowd, drawing an ovation from USC fans and a huddle of his Spartans teammates, who circled together in support before returning to the sideline.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Rock for First Responders benefit concert; another year of showing their support for the event, which raises money for essential equipment and mental health programs for Santa Barbara’s first responders.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But this brief nod to daywear never threatened to overshadow the nocturnal glamour that defines his brand.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pablo Torre first broke the story on his Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, revealing that Leonard had a four-year, $28 million endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt environmental company that didn't actually require him to do anything.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mamdani's lead has grown even as high-profile national Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have held back endorsements.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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