as in signature
an official mark that is stamped on paper or on a small piece of wax to show that something (such as a document) is genuine and has been officially approved
The paperwork must have a notary's seal.
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Recent Examples of seal
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The seal symbolizes the monarch's approval of state documents, meaning the decision is now official, legal and final.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
To seal that spot, Lee has returned home for a crucial stretch.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The invoice, which bears the signature and company seal of al Jamal, shows that his firm, Al Jamal International, had offices in Syria and Russia, and cites a brief meeting that included Oleg Gordeev, who later became president of Russneft.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The seal symbolizes the monarch's approval of state documents, meaning the decision is now official, legal and final.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Within hours, Wuornos sat down for the confession that would seal her fate and make her one of America’s most infamous female serial killers.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
To seal that spot, Lee has returned home for a crucial stretch.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to executing the oxygen facial, McLeod-Valentine delivered the earliest iteration of his now-signature facial massage, meant to lymphatically drain the face to emphasize a client’s facial structure while boosting skin radiance and hydration before a major red carpet appearance.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People fishing within the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Given the otherworldly landscape minutes from the hotel, Larch House intends to be a home base for travelers fly-fishing and rafting in the summertime or skiing the top-tier slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort in the winter.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Failing the means test by filing too soon Filing too quickly is a mistake that can lock you into a less favorable outcome.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In order to apply AI to their often massive enterprises, big businesses need to lock in their data infrastructure.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, attorneys representing businesses that sued the administration said using IEEPA in that way would require explicit authorization from Congress.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The agency, which handles employment authorization renewals, said its current processing time is four months in 80% of cases.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most gardeners grow strawberries in outdoor beds and harvest fresh berries in summer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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People can harvest their own trees, or volunteers can pick fruit, too, if owners are unable to do so themselves.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the absence of whales, sucker fish avoid predators by seeking other large creatures to latch onto, including manta rays, dolphins and unlucky scuba divers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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This sent Teddy down a rabbit hole of Internet conspiracy theories that ultimately led to him latching onto the idea that Michelle is an alien-in-disguise from the Andromeda galaxy who was sent to Earth as part of a plot to wipe out humanity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The model, which was announced back in 2023, received its FAA certification this past November.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Go crabbing, clamming, hiking, or mushroom foraging with a guide, head out for a fat-tire bike ride, or enjoy a beach bonfire, already set up for you, for the coziest way to end a day on the coast.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 1968, Stanley Kubrick introduced HAL 9000’s unblinking red eye and eerily clam, smug voice in 2001: A Space Odyssey.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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