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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In other words, something about a building captures the fancy of an elite crowd, a few key people buy there, giving it their seal of approval, and a frenzy ensues.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
Don’t let this discourage you from shopping around if some of grandma’s furniture has fallen apart or been tossed over the years—these premium options are timeless, durable, and would have her seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Shop the cult-favorite skin essential straight from the brand that’s gotten a seal of approval from Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, Charli XCX, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
But that did not dissuade the attempts to space, knowing there was a seal of approval from coach Erik Spoelstra.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
Don’t let this discourage you from shopping around if some of grandma’s furniture has fallen apart or been tossed over the years—these premium options are timeless, durable, and would have her seal of approval.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Shop the cult-favorite skin essential straight from the brand that’s gotten a seal of approval from Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra, Charli XCX, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
But that did not dissuade the attempts to space, knowing there was a seal of approval from coach Erik Spoelstra.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.
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