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stamp of approval

noun phrase

: an indication of approval
She gave the plan her stamp of approval.

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A couple of their best-sellers even come with our editors’ stamp of approval, such as the stoneware dinner plates or the 16-piece dinnerware set for a full kitchen refresh. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025 The Moccamaster was the first to receive the Specialty Coffee Association’s stamp of approval for regulating its water temperature and distribution in a way designed to maximize the best flavor from ground coffee in a easy one-button package. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 Plus, shop Black Friday deals with a stamp of approval from Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, and PEOPLE editors. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Don’t just take my word for it, though—Vionic also has Oprah’s stamp of approval in her annual Favorite Things list for three consecutive years. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stamp of approval

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“Stamp of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20of%20approval. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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