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
Pabst, who escaped Germany for Hollywood in 1933, puzzlingly returns in 1939 and, under the imprimatur of the Goebbels propaganda machine, is allowed to continue to make movies, albeit in support of Nazi themes.
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The Know, Denver Post, 7 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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The Know, Denver Post, 7 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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One Denver couple's nearly year-long journey for city approval to revamp the old Yates Theater in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood, which has sat vacant for decades, makes its final leg next week.—
Chierstin Roth
March 2,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Happiness means pursuing intrinsic rather than extrinsic goals One of the biggest lies that Old Happy tells us, Harrison explains, is that the pursuit of extrinsic goals and external approval — popularity, conformity, financial success, aesthetic beauty — is the key to happiness.—
Nina Zipkin,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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After a room service breakfast was delivered, a further call was made back to the kitchen to ensure allergy safety, with the team giving its blessing.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Imprimatur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimatur. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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