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
  • Some experts say the call for a temporary halt to more approvals should not be taken as a rejection of potential foreign investment in the country, but rather as a mechanism to establish clear rules, especially around transparency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, approvals for asylum in immigration courts have also hit a record low.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of favors
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“Imprimaturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimaturs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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