as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur
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Recent Examples of imprimatur
Ending conflicts, however, would become especially difficult because most peace deals would be transactional and lack the authority that comes with the imprimatur of the United Nations.
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Alexander Stubb, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2025
In dead zones, the dearth of public services and the fading imprimatur of the state will naturally erode local participatory democracy.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The merger will require approval from the Higher Learning Commission -- which could take several months -- but the goal is to have that imprimatur in time for the fall 2026 semester.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
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Alexander Stubb, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2025
In dead zones, the dearth of public services and the fading imprimatur of the state will naturally erode local participatory democracy.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
The merger will require approval from the Higher Learning Commission -- which could take several months -- but the goal is to have that imprimatur in time for the fall 2026 semester.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprimatur
Noun
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At that meeting, the village's Judiciary, Personnel and Licensing Committee recommended approval of Lalor's alcohol beverage license application.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent reports show that SpaceX is seeking approval to send as many as a million orbital data centers to space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This gift is a blessing in our lives and means the world to us.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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In what ways was AI a blessing or a curse in 2025?—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Imprimatur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimatur. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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