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approval

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blessing confirmation consent endorsement go ahead green light license mandate permission ratification recommendation sanction support
STRONG
acquiescence assent bells compliance concurrence countenance leave okay validation
WEAK
the nod
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ban condemnation denial disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition refusal veto
STRONG
disagreement dissent
WEAK
disfavor dislike hatred rejection
NOUN
good opinion
Synonyms
STRONG
PR acclaim admiration applause appreciation approbation commendation esteem favor liking praise puff regard respect strokes stroking wow
WEAK
pat on the back pat on the head pumping up
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure criticism disapproval dislike disregard disrespect hate hatred neglect
WEAK
disfavor opposition refusal rejection

Example Sentences

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His approval rating fell to 36.4% at the end of March, a 10-percentage-point drop from a year earlier, according to the AtlasIntel pollster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

With generative AI, that kind of approval isn’t necessary.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

That package of funding was announced by Westminster in March, but it needs executive approval before it can be delivered.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

As with most jury awards, the amount will probably be appealed and still needs approval from city leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Papá bit his lower lip and nodded in approval.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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