as in favorable
expressing approval
the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approbatory
Adjective
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The assumption is the Wolves won’t be able to do that in each of their final five games, even with one of the league’s most favorable remaining schedules.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Negotiate favorable purchase prices, set competitive rental rates and minimize vacancy periods through effective property management.—
Ryan Barone,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Program professionals or therapists will work with young people and their families to develop strategies that promote positive behavior and reduce the likelihood of re-offending.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Abbott said no unopened Abbott formula has ever tested positive for Cronobacter.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Approbatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbatory. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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