stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

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Fans seemed to lend their stamp of approval to the Cube bobblehead as well. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 June 2025 Read All About It The president’s stamp of approval on Republican Jack Ciattarelli and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s win over other Democratic candidates has solidified the New Jersey gubernatorial race, offering an early indicator of the country’s political mood in Trump’s second term. Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 11 June 2025 Does their stamp of approval mean that I am now officially allowed to blow $1,000 on the Britney Spears x Balenciaga tee? Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025 Skincare set for my daughter as a pre-trip birthday gift, but my girls also gave it their full stamp of approval. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 9 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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