stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

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The organization aims to secure the U.S. Department of Education’s stamp of approval for the accreditation by June 2028. Miami Herald, 12 July 2025 Mali + Lili Lola Beauty Bag Duo Another hands-free accessory with Oprah’s stamp of approval? Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025 Shots that lose the stamp of approval from ACIP may become too financially risky to manufacture, according to public health experts and investors. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 June 2025 And not just the Nickelodeon slime-esque hue Charli XCX became synonymous with — other shades, such as emerald, pistachio, and olive, got the runway stamp of approval, seen at the likes of Victoria Beckham, Valentino, and Gucci, among many more. Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 19 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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