Synonyms of imprimatur

imprimatur

noun

ˌim-prə-ˈmä-ˌtu̇r 

as in approval

an acceptance of something as satisfactory

could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approval
• blessing
• favor
• assent
• approbation
• endorsement
• support
• nod
• backing
• vote
• OK
• sanction
• consent
• clean bill of health
• ratification
• cachet
• pat on the back
• benediction
• goodwill
• formalization
• thumbs-up
• satisfaction
• liking
• agreement
• concurrence
• rubber stamp
• accession
• finalization
• homologation
• acceptation
• countenance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapproval
• refusal
• rejection
• repudiation
• disfavor
• disapprobation
• criticism
• condemnation
• dissatisfaction
• censure
• depreciation
• disparagement
• dislike
• denunciation
• opprobrium
• reproach
• reprobation
• deprecation
• reprehension

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imprimatur

Since then, Delcy Rodriguez has functioned as an unelected president with the imprimatur of Washington. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026

Those headaches were worth it when scaled media businesses threw off gushers of cash and provided a cultural imprimatur that few other assets could. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026

After that, Pixar still produced some hits—most notably 2015’s Inside Out—but its imprimatur no longer carried the same guarantee. — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

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