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.
Examples of seal of approval in a Sentence
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
This cooling blanket is so impressive that shoppers living in South Florida who deal with hot flashes even give it a seal of approval.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Inclusion is often read as a seal of approval.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Not only do the cats come with animal lover OG's seal of approval, but all cats from the Starting Five will receive a year's worth of cat food from Royal Canin and a year of free exams from VCA Animal Hospitals once they are adopted.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
This cooling blanket is so impressive that shoppers living in South Florida who deal with hot flashes even give it a seal of approval.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Inclusion is often read as a seal of approval.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Not only do the cats come with animal lover OG's seal of approval, but all cats from the Starting Five will receive a year's worth of cat food from Royal Canin and a year of free exams from VCA Animal Hospitals once they are adopted.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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 2 Jul. 2026.
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