The phrase "approval of something" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of accepting or agreeing to a proposal, plan, or idea.
Example: "The project cannot proceed without the approval of something from the board of directors."
Alternatives: "authorization of something" or "consent for something."
Many people use it to indicate approval of something trendy or excitement at something fun.
To raise both arms upwards towards the sky, moving them around in various ways, commonly in upwardly moving circles, with a cheerful expression on the face, is a sign of acclamation, a way of showing approval of something that one sees or that one hears about.
During a 2011 visit to Buckingham Palace, Barack and Michelle were photographed making silly faces that seemed to signify begrudging approval of something.
Transfer: Transfer is a technique used to carry over the authority and approval of something we respect and revere to something the propagandist would have us accept.
This provides a sense of freedom from the need for the approval of others, something that we crave when we don't possess our own self-acceptance and self-love.
When Cara Delevingne gives her seal of approval to something, you just know it's going to be big.
Approval of settlements is something courts are supposed to do in honor of looking out for the plaintiffs.
Such a pursuit of happiness is a right, not a privilege subject to the approval of voters -- something that Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont is addressing right now with hearings to repeal the pernicious "Defense of Marriage Act" designed to obstruct same-sex marriage.
seal of approval – something to shout about.
But what the site's backers can say today is that, in addition to ads, The Dodo will feature products that carry The Dodo's "stamp of approval," something that will allow for a different revenue stream, which is exciting, Lauerman says.
They taught me that living a life for the approval of others is not something I could ever do.
