stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

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The Ken Burns stamp of approval Documentarian Ken Burns, who is as steeped in American history as anyone, was one of the people who provided a blurb for the book jacket in praise of Crawford’s work. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 Spotted on stars like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, the style has quickly earned the stamp of approval from celebrities and top stylists alike. Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 His stamp of approval seemingly legitimizes the greatest promise of generative AI—to push the frontier of human knowledge and civilization. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026 With the house’s stellar location, perfect size (just under 4,000 square feet) and Kikuchi’s unwavering stamp of approval, the couple put in an offer. Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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