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
  • Permit approvals are conveyed electronically through TradeNet within 10 minutes in 99% of cases, reducing the cost and turnaround time for trade documentation.
    — Morten Johansen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Regulatory bodies around the world have already supplied the necessary approvals.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • At issue are claims that UAW President Shawn Fain sought favors for his fiancee.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 12 July 2026
  • The connective tissue that used to generate favors by accident is eroding.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of favors
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“Imprimaturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprimaturs. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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