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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Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro Crafted from 100 percent waterproof and recycled materials, this travel backpack from Tortuga earned the T+L editor seal of approval for its remarkably waterproof exterior.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Immediate fashion brands that come to mind as contenders for the Princess of Wales’s official seal of approval include Alexander McQueen, Catherine Walker, Jenny Packham, and more—but nothing is official just yet.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Getting the seal of approval from the actor who has been playing the character for a decade and arguably knows him better than anyone.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
In the skin care realm, Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy (who clearly speaks less throughout the livestream but provides a hefty dose of comedic relief nonetheless) give their seal of approval to the Good Molecules Skin Prep Essentials Kit and By Terry Hydra Balm.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Immediate fashion brands that come to mind as contenders for the Princess of Wales’s official seal of approval include Alexander McQueen, Catherine Walker, Jenny Packham, and more—but nothing is official just yet.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Getting the seal of approval from the actor who has been playing the character for a decade and arguably knows him better than anyone.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
In the skin care realm, Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy (who clearly speaks less throughout the livestream but provides a hefty dose of comedic relief nonetheless) give their seal of approval to the Good Molecules Skin Prep Essentials Kit and By Terry Hydra Balm.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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