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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Rest assured that nearly every single mattress on this list has been tested and given the AD seal of approval by one of our staffers.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
Even professional cleaners have given it their seal of approval.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Even Birkenstock fans have given them their seal of approval, appreciating the style and level of comfort compared to the low price point.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Shoppers praise its lightweight, durable, and kink-free design, with even several senior customers giving it their seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
Even professional cleaners have given it their seal of approval.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Even Birkenstock fans have given them their seal of approval, appreciating the style and level of comfort compared to the low price point.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Shoppers praise its lightweight, durable, and kink-free design, with even several senior customers giving it their seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 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 31 Aug. 2025.
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