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.
Examples of seal of approval in a Sentence
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With the Snoop Dogg seal of approval, Malinin was obviously on track to be the breakout star of the Olympics.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
These Oxo kitchen scissors don’t just have Miller’s seal of approval—they’re also backed by over 11,00 five-star ratings, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The version of this comforter made with real down is just as comfortable, and earned our seal of approval for its just-right warmth that adjusts to the body temperature of the person using it.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The Ivens has arrived in the heart of the Chiado neighborhood to confirm this success, with a seal of approval from Marriott.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
These Oxo kitchen scissors don’t just have Miller’s seal of approval—they’re also backed by over 11,00 five-star ratings, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The version of this comforter made with real down is just as comfortable, and earned our seal of approval for its just-right warmth that adjusts to the body temperature of the person using it.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The Ivens has arrived in the heart of the Chiado neighborhood to confirm this success, with a seal of approval from Marriott.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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