seal of approval
noun phrase
: an action or statement that shows approval or official acceptance
The bill has the President's seal of approval.
—often used figurativelyFans have given the band's new song their seal of approval.
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The vacuum has a seal of approval from PEOPLE’s shopping director, Laura Gurfein, who reviewed it for at least six months.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This Staub baking dish set earned Southern Living’s seal of approval for its multiple size options, premium construction, and impressive heat retention.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Out of the 111 women’s shoe brands that the APMA recommends, Skechers has the most styles (567, to be exact) bearing the organization’s prestigious seal of approval.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Here are seven outfits with the Vogue seal of approval.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This Staub baking dish set earned Southern Living’s seal of approval for its multiple size options, premium construction, and impressive heat retention.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Out of the 111 women’s shoe brands that the APMA recommends, Skechers has the most styles (567, to be exact) bearing the organization’s prestigious seal of approval.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Here are seven outfits with the Vogue seal of approval.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seal of approval
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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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