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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More than 15,000 Amazon shoppers have given the storage bags their seal of approval, and over 2,000 people have added them to their carts in the past few weeks alone.
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday night, Diane Kruger gave the look her seal of approval at the luxury label’s exclusive dinner at Maxim’s during Art Basel Paris.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Several headlines have been given the seal of approval for this week.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
This time, the results were much different and earned Taimak the seal of approval from the movie's executive producer.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday night, Diane Kruger gave the look her seal of approval at the luxury label’s exclusive dinner at Maxim’s during Art Basel Paris.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Several headlines have been given the seal of approval for this week.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
This time, the results were much different and earned Taimak the seal of approval from the movie's executive producer.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 17 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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