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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When the play premiered, it was nearly banned by the censors, and Coward had to tone things down to get the Lord Chamberlain’s seal of approval.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
There's often no better endorsement than a parent's seal of approval.
—Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, what makes this tour so incredibly memorable is that the political rhetoric — which was very much stamped with a seal of approval by the crowd in San Francisco — is accompanied by some of the most life-affirming and powerful rock ‘n’ roll ever created.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The team, which includes real parents and experts, has marked each product with the Parents Editor’s Pick seal of approval.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
There's often no better endorsement than a parent's seal of approval.
—Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Still, what makes this tour so incredibly memorable is that the political rhetoric — which was very much stamped with a seal of approval by the crowd in San Francisco — is accompanied by some of the most life-affirming and powerful rock ‘n’ roll ever created.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The team, which includes real parents and experts, has marked each product with the Parents Editor’s Pick seal of approval.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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