Approbation

usgb/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/
noun

Expression of approval or liking.

The new policy has gained the approbation of many citizens.
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Often appears as...

  • earn approbation
  • gain approbation

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Formal, Approving

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Positive Connotation

Approbation often implies a positive and favorable opinion about someone or something.

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Her novel received widespread approbation from the critics.
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Seeking Approval

Used when someone desires to gain positive recognition or validation from others.

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He was always seeking approbation from his peers.
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Public Opinion

Often refers to the approval of a group or community, not just a single individual's opinion.

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The mayor's initiative won the approbation of the town's residents.
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