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
Approving or rejecting candidates from Washington requires a functioning political process, a legitimate transitional authority and a population willing to accept an American imprimatur on their leadership — none of which exists.
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Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
And his imprimatur is key, because unlike the other plans, Grand Penn’s vision requires one big change — moving Madison Square Garden across the street.
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Robert Yaro,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
In 2014 Scientific American reduced its network of bloggers, many of whom were nonjournalists that posted on scientific topics under the magazine’s imprimatur, cutting off an avenue that Epstein may have hoped to use.
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Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
For Kalshi, the imprimatur of CNN and CNBC could go a long way.
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Danny Funt,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
And his imprimatur is key, because unlike the other plans, Grand Penn’s vision requires one big change — moving Madison Square Garden across the street.
—
Robert Yaro,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
In 2014 Scientific American reduced its network of bloggers, many of whom were nonjournalists that posted on scientific topics under the magazine’s imprimatur, cutting off an avenue that Epstein may have hoped to use.
—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
For Kalshi, the imprimatur of CNN and CNBC could go a long way.
—
Danny Funt,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprimatur
Noun
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
Noun
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Enjoy a second cup of your morning brew and count your blessings.
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The two told news station KHBS/KHOG that while this experience has been surprising, it's also been a blessing for their family.
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“Imprimatur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimatur. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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