stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

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If given the stamp of approval, the deal will be notable for its unusually long term. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026 Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 This classic memory foam pillow also comes with a Phaff stamp of approval. Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026 For Arm, the deal marks a major win and a stamp of approval from one of the most valuable companies in the world. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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