108 entries under approval topic. ×

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appreciation(noun, increase, honor, praise, pleasure)
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bouquet(noun, praise, courtesy, acclaim)
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exaltation(noun, increase, praise, respect, regard)
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recognition(noun, understanding, increase, love, honor)
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award(noun, honor, praise, favor, respect)
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glorification(noun, increase, praise, respect, regard)
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homage(noun, increase, honor, praise, favor)
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sanction(noun, charge, praise, suggestion)
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acknowledgment(noun, honor, praise, appreciation)
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good word(noun, expression, idiom, increase, praise)
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kudos(noun, expression, increase, honor, praise)
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respect(noun, understanding, love, honor, praise)
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encouragement(noun, praise, acclaim, recommendation)
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plaudit(noun, expression, increase, praise, regard)
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puff(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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worship(noun, increase, praise, respect, regard)
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Brownie points(noun, expression, praise, acclaim)
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compliments(noun, praise, stroke, flattery)
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esteem(noun, support, order, charge, understanding)
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plaudits(noun, praise, stroke, acclaim)
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