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 all four states, the Republican senators and candidates have courted Trump’s seal of approval, an achievement most of them have garnered in prior elections.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
Ahead, discover 11 white jeans outfits that have the street style seal of approval.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
And my podiatrist isn’t the only one who has given New Balance her stamp of approval, the shoe brand has a variety of styles that have the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) seal of approval.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Another pro tip: Skim the list of shoes that have earned the APMA’s seal of approval, Dr. DeGirolamo says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
Ahead, discover 11 white jeans outfits that have the street style seal of approval.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
And my podiatrist isn’t the only one who has given New Balance her stamp of approval, the shoe brand has a variety of styles that have the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) seal of approval.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Another pro tip: Skim the list of shoes that have earned the APMA’s seal of approval, Dr. DeGirolamo says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 Apr. 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 21 May. 2025.
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