sample sentences
"words of approval seldom passed his lips"
semantic pointers
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approbation
sanction, countenance, imprimatur, endorsement, indorsement, warrant
credit, recognition
connivance, secret approval, tacit consent
permission
encouragement
acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat
applause, clapping, hand clapping
cheer
praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment
tribute, testimonial