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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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A separate Gallup poll reported declining approval for the administration’s handling of foreign policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The pill, named Foundayo, got approval from U.S. drug regulators yesterday, kicking off a new front in the weight-loss drug wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Starship has not yet demonstrated aerobraking capabilities for missions like this, and the mission itself has not secured funding approval.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

At last, the final approval was given, and the engine burn could begin - the mission's last, big move towards the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Gale the polecat gnashed her teeth in approval, but Pasiphaë didn’t seem impressed.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.