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 figuratively
Fans have given the band's new song their seal of approval.

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The obsession has gained momentum through celebrity fans including Nicole Kidman, Bella Hadid, and Jennifer Lawrence, who have given their seal of approval to sneakerinas as of late. Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 The collaboration has produced more than an ambassadorial seal of approval. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 While hosts typically don’t do the actual pitching, their presence provides a seal of approval that helps drive a purchase. Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Another food container set that has Patton’s seal of approval is this one from Ziploc, which includes six 4-cup plastic containers crafted without BPA and phthalates. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 July 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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