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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

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Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei said in a statement that Narasimhan had overseen the development and approval of more than 35 novel medicines in “one of the most regulated industries.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A first draft was submitted for approval in September but it has since undergone changes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The deal is expected to close sometime next year, assuming regulator approval.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The new mayor's approval rating, according to two polls released this week, stood at 48 percent with New York residents and 43 percent among voters.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Mr. Whiskers meowed his approval when I set down the bag.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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