approval
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Synonyms & Antonyms for approval
Synonyms
approbation, blessing, favor, imprimatur, OK (or okay)
Antonyms
disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor
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The bill still needs approval by the House of Lords. — Kevin Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, "British House of Commons passes bill seeking to avert no-deal Brexit, another blow to Boris Johnson," 4 Sep. 2019 Sometime in September, Boeing plans to submit a Max software update for approval by the Federal Aviation Administration, Muilenburg said in a speech at an industry conference, according to Travel Weekly. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, "As the Boeing 737 Max Stays Grounded, Holiday Travel May Get More Expensive," 3 Sep. 2019 The department also said an even faster method of water-quality testing in now in the works and could be in action by this winter, pending approval by state regulators. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego County beefs up water-quality testing at beaches with focus on South Bay shorelines," 1 Sep. 2019 The construction of a new synagogue in Lincolnwood appears one step closer to reality following the unanimous recommendation of approval by the village’s zoning board on a set of variances for the property. — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Lincolnwood gives preliminary nod to synagogue," 27 Aug. 2019 The plan depends on approval by city and county officials, who are expected to vote on the $120 million bond proposal Tuesday. — NBC News, "Newark to borrow $120 million to speed replacement of pipes blamed for lead in water," 26 Aug. 2019 The vote by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) at the World Wildlife Conference paves the way for the measure's likely approval by its plenary next week. — Fox News, "Wildlife committee votes to protect giraffes as endangered species for the first time," 23 Aug. 2019 The deal will require antitrust review and approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. — Dallas News, "Texas electricity giant Vistra grows its market share with $475 million deal for Ambit Energy," 20 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, according to the NFL Network, Brown is still hoping his preferred model — the Schutt AiR Advantage — can be given approval by the National Operating Committee on Standards of Athletic Equipment. — Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, "Brown’s agent seeks ‘permanent solution’ to helmet issue," 19 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'approval.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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