Approbation

The architect secured the mayor's approbation for a new housing project.

She liked him too little to care for his approbation.

The board of directors gave their approbation to the CEO's new strategic plan.

Tom gave a nod of approbation.

Tom nodded in approbation.

He expected me to do a great deal; and when I fulfilled his expectations, he, in his own way, fully testified his approbation.

I am very sensible how much nobler it is to place the reward of virtue in the silent approbation of one's own breast

As a counsellor she was not wanted; but as an approver, (a much safer character,) she was truly welcome. Her approbation, at once general and minute, warm and incessant, could not but please; and for another half-hour they were all walking to and fro, between the different rooms, some suggesting, some attending, and all in happy enjoyment of the future.

[I]t was with the view to judge how far my own desires would act in harmony with the wishes of my family. Such an alliance cannot fail of meeting with their most flattering approbation.

Many, therefore, who did not assent to all that the King had said, joined in a loud hum of approbation when he concluded.