imprimaturs

noun

plural of imprimatur
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur

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  1. approvals
  2. favors
Noun
  • Gene and cell therapies have revolutionized treatment for severe diseases, with over 30 approvals since 2003, offering hope where none existed.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That means no approvals or permits would be required, and no transit fees would be charged.
    — , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • The police union, meanwhile, is accusing Suarez of calling in favors and then retaliating.
    — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The porous pass rush, poor safety play and exploitable linebacking corps share some of the blame, but the cornerbacks didn’t do Washington any favors.
    — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of favors
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“Imprimaturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimaturs. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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