stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

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The stamp of approval from gay viewers also helped. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 Incumbent senator Cornyn and Paxton are awaiting an anticipated Trump stamp of approval. Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 So below, see all the linen pants on Amazon that earned our stamp of approval. Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026 The King will arrive today, providing the royal stamp of approval to continuing progress on sustainability. Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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