The architect secured the mayor's approbation for a new housing project.
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Approbation
/ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "approbation" (113 found)
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ayebenedictionblessingbreathless adorationcertificationcommendationcomplianceconfirmationconnivanceconsentconsiderationcordialitycountenancecountersignaturecourtesycreditdeferencedeificationdutyeagerness
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endorsementesteemestimationexaggerated respectfavorfavorable votego aheadgo-aheadgoodwillgreat respectgreen lighthero worship
Noun(2 words)
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high regardhomagehonoridolatryidolizationimprimaturjohn hancocklikingnodnotarizationokokaypermissionpleasureprestigepromptitudepromptnessratificationreadinessrecommendation
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regardrespectreverencereverential regardrubber stampsanctionsatisfactionsealseal of approvalsigilsignaturesignetstampstamp of approvalsubmissionsubscriptionthe nodungrudgingnessunloathnessunreluctancevalidationvenerationvisavisevoicevotewarrantwillingnessworshipworthyeayea vote
Noun(4 words)
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6 entriesadministrative sanctionformal approvallegal authorizationofficial endorsementpublic praisewide acclaim
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5 entriesexpress approbationmoral approbationofficial approbationpublic approbationuniversal approbation
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3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
She liked him too little to care for his approbation.
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The board of directors gave their approbation to the CEO's new strategic plan.
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Tom gave a nod of approbation.
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