approvals

noun

plural of approval
as in favors
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 approvals Proposition 45 would speed up approvals under CEQA — a big environmental law in California — for eight kinds of projects. — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 On a quarterly basis, review how long key decisions take, where approvals stall and who is ready for bigger roles. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Investors are excited about technologies like mRNA and genomics, along with a steady stream of new drug approvals. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant will be required to obtain all required permits, approvals, and authorizations from the Florida Department of Transportation for improvements impacting Sunrise Boulevard. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 The conglomerate is also building a $16 billion, 6,200-hectare (15,320-acre) urban project near iconic Ha Long Bay and has, so far, received government approvals to sell about 7,000 under-construction homes in Ha Long, state media said. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The transaction is subject to completing the due diligence, negotiating a definitive agreement, board and shareholder approval from both companies, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 If that merger gains all the necessary regulatory approvals, the systems could come together in early 2027. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Construction would depend on the outcome of feasibility assessments and subsequent project approvals. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
  1. favors
  2. blessings
  3. endorsements
  4. votes
  5. nods
Noun
  • But for all Vicki’s faults, this season of RHOC is also doing her no favors.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Lula was eventually convicted of corruption and money laundering in Curitiba in 2017, in a case involving a luxury beachfront apartment prosecutors alleged builder OAS had promised him for favors.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • Ethnographic research from northwest Armenia, published in 2024, describes people bathing the baby while reciting prayers and blessings.
    — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and humanist blessings closed the ceremony.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of blessings
Noun
  • Carpenter has received endorsements from four of the five current Roseville City Council members, including Alvord.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Castro, whose campaign has raised just over $15,000, has received endorsements by Miami Realtors, the city’s police and fire unions, and Coral Gables Democrats.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsements
Noun
  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal arrived at a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning to cast their votes.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of votes
Noun
  • Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of nods

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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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