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
Reduce the cycles of approvals and updates, and increase collaboration with the quarterly goals and outcomes at the forefront.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
As yet, there have been no delays to drug approvals, but industry watchers worry that may not last in light of the agency job cuts.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Somewhere, a velociraptor negotiates a backend deal and final script approval.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Having passed in both legislative chambers, the bill has now been sent to Kemp for final approval.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
As yet, there have been no delays to drug approvals, but industry watchers worry that may not last in light of the agency job cuts.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Somewhere, a velociraptor negotiates a backend deal and final script approval.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Having passed in both legislative chambers, the bill has now been sent to Kemp for final approval.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Below, 18 members of Forbes Coaches Council take a look at workplace practices that are falling out of favor, revealing growing preferences for processes and policies that offer flexibility, efficiency and well-being.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The pic is booked at 3,400 locations with all premium upcharges working in its favor — Imax, Dolby, PLFs and motion seats.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Also, having a fun night out and discovering new things in each city and visiting some of the landmarks and absorbing that city’s unique culture is such a blessing.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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That construction proved to be a blessing — the unpredictability made game-planning against the Gamecocks difficult — and a curse.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 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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Between the lines: Omar could, in theory, force the vote on her own without the assent of Democratic or Republican leadership, through what is known as a privileged motion.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
27 Mar. 2025
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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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Unsurprisingly, the Huskies (37-3) were a unanimous selection receiving all 31 first-place votes in the final poll of the year.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Senate approved that bill with the help of four Republican votes. — Kevin Breuninger 2 Hours Ago Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel deal Train cars are seen in front of the U.S. Steel Great Lakes Works plant in Michigan on Sept. 11, 2024.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Christina Wilkie,Michael Wayland,April Roach,Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Launched in collaboration with BFD Productions, the initiative connects independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support to greenlit indie films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s a nod to his jersey number, 87, his birth year, 1987, and his birth date, August 7th.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Campbell became a consummate professional and leader throughout his entire career, landing a Walter Payton Man of the Year nod in 2019.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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With presets mimicking pro cinematography and endorsements from creators like Jason Zada and John Gaeta, Higgsfield could reshape AI-native filmmaking.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Celebrity endorsements, like Run-D.M.C.’s association with the sneaker in the late ‘80s, helped cement its status as a cultural phenomenon.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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