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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The demand came after county commissioners on Tuesday postponed action on a proposal from County Judge Ruben Becerra for a 30-day moratorium on approvals of water-hungry developments including the data centers rapidly popping up across the state.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026 -
After more than five years of planning, approvals, and construction, the contemporary mountain compound is now move-in ready.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harold Landry’s midseason knee injury did the defense no favors, but now K’Lavon Chaisson’s impending free agency is the bigger problem.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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In addition, today bodes well because gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Imprimaturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimaturs. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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