stamp of approval

noun phrase

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

Examples of stamp of approval in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds have the ultimate stamp of approval from none other than Michael J. Fox. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Boulden gave the pair’s interaction the stamp of approval, saying elements of it exactly mirror what happens with the pros and caddies in real life. Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024 More than two decades in the making, the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector light rail extension got a unanimous stamp of approval from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Thursday to move forward. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 About two dozen of those bills have either become law or were given a final legislative stamp of approval. Lily Kepner, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024 Thursday marks the last day for counties to certify the results, effectively giving them a stamp of approval. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024 Our expert gave a similar configuration the Editor’s Choice stamp of approval, applauding its sturdy build, sharp 2,560-by-1,600 display, and, of course, the customizable RGB lighting. Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024 The response — and the Oscar nomination — to their first feature didn’t just put Cartoon Saloon on the map, but earned them a stamp of approval and loud nods of appreciation from their peers in the industry, such as Pete Doctor and John Lassiter. Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024 Parnassus Books is owned by novelist Ann Patchett, and holds a variety of titles that bear her illustrious stamp of approval, including an array of local authors. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024

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“Stamp of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20of%20approval. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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