Approved
Approved adjective - Established by authority; given authoritative approval.
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Synonyms for Approved
Recognized and approved are semantically related. in accepted topic. In some cases you can use "Recognized" instead the word "Approved" as an adjective or a verb, when it comes to topics like certified.
Recognized
Recognized adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Approved and recognized are semantically related. You can use "Approved" instead the word "Recognized" as an adjective or a verb.
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- customary and approved
- customary and recognized
- established and approved
- established and recognized
- confirmed and approved
- confirmed and recognized
- standard and approved
- standard and recognized
- orthodox and approved
- orthodox and recognized
- allowed and approved
- allowed and recognized
- sanctioned and approved
- sanctioned and recognized
Both words in one sentence
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She even approved of Luke, recognized his feelings for Lorelai before her, and called them "a match made in Heaven".
Source: Series / Gilmore Girls -
Because their comics are screened by the CCA, said comics are recognized as legal government-approved documents...which means comic books can be used as evidence in a trial.
Source: Useful Notes / The Comics Code
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