as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur
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Recent Examples of imprimatur
In dead zones, the dearth of public services and the fading imprimatur of the state will naturally erode local participatory democracy.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The merger will require approval from the Higher Learning Commission -- which could take several months -- but the goal is to have that imprimatur in time for the fall 2026 semester.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Nebraska is ready and willing to put its imprimatur on stablecoins.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The merger will require approval from the Higher Learning Commission -- which could take several months -- but the goal is to have that imprimatur in time for the fall 2026 semester.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Nebraska is ready and willing to put its imprimatur on stablecoins.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imprimatur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprimatur
Noun
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The satellite campus was announced in November 2021, and the university’s board of regents gave approval to move forward with construction of two buildings in May 2022.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Political interference in mergers and acquisitions approvals and daily operations repels foreign investment and damages confidence in market operations.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most at-home beauty devices require the FDA’s blessing to be sold.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Once past this early part of the year, blessings are lining up for express delivery.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Imprimatur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimatur. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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