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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Getty Images Lisa Moskovitz, a registered dietitian and CEO at The NY Nutrition Group, spoke with Newsweek about the findings, giving avocados her seal of approval too.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
After Kylie admitted to having her breasts done by Fisher, Kris gave the doctor her seal of approval, revealing that Fisher also was the doctor behind a previous facelift of hers.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025
And obviously to do it with Tracy and getting her seal of approval was huge.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Instead, they’re raved about on TikTok and have gotten our own editors’ seal of approval after multiple rounds of testing.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
After Kylie admitted to having her breasts done by Fisher, Kris gave the doctor her seal of approval, revealing that Fisher also was the doctor behind a previous facelift of hers.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025
And obviously to do it with Tracy and getting her seal of approval was huge.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Instead, they’re raved about on TikTok and have gotten our own editors’ seal of approval after multiple rounds of testing.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 May 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 28 Jun. 2025.
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