as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur
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Noun
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Asked about delays and a backlog of FEMA projects, Mullin said the agency is working to accelerate approvals before the fast approaching hurricane season on June 1.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026 -
The university would need state approvals for the project.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Machado maintained his innocence to reporters postgame, but his history with the Red Sox did him no favors.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Mets scored three times in the second inning, with right-hander Landon Roupp’s defense doing him few favors.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Imprimaturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimaturs. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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