stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

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Kidman’s stamp of approval is just one of many accomplishments Adéla can add to her growing list. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026 The governor gave his stamp of approval to AB 2319 in a ceremony at North Hollywood’s Television Academy offices on Friday. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Comfort and convenience are being prioritized in fashion, with early trends including pull-on pants, matching sets, and slip-on clogs, the latter of which has gotten the unofficial cool-girl stamp of approval. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 Its stamp of approval is one of the only ways to advertise prescription drugs and telehealth care on Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube, and LinkedIn. — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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