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
Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
That Tyquan Thornton catch to seal the game must’ve felt the same.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
These top tracks will bask in extensive online-offline promotion, earn Billboard‘s official seal, and grab global attention on Billboard‘s site and via its vast social media network.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Press together to seal; press fork tines around edge to seal and crimp.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
That Tyquan Thornton catch to seal the game must’ve felt the same.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nearby Mystic Aquarium is a standout with beluga whales, sharks, African penguins, seals, sea lions, and more.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
These top tracks will bask in extensive online-offline promotion, earn Billboard‘s official seal, and grab global attention on Billboard‘s site and via its vast social media network.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The group is still trying to collect enough signatures to see their proposal appear on the ballot in November 2026.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some models suggest that K2-18b is a hycean world — an ocean planet with a thick atmosphere of hydrogen — and the signature of dimethyl sulfide was detected by the James Webb Space Telescope.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kelly Ripa paused Live to fish a microphone out of her blouse.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each section offers its own appeal—from calm waters ideal for fishing to rapids that draw rafters and kayakers from around the region.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hulu’s move to lock down Glaser’s next hour speaks to an ambitions to solidify its place as a major player in the stand-up space alongside Netflix.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Upload your full name, age, home address and current location to lock yourself into the DraftKings promo code.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through Congressional authorization, President Calvin Coolidge was featured on the 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar alongside George Washington.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roberts has not had lawful employment authorization since December 2020, according to the complaint.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This extra moonlight was historically used by farmers to harvest their crops for longer after dusk amid diminishing temperatures and fewer daylight hours in the fall.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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The novel solution is a compact, top-like device that harvests kinetic energy from waves and vessel movements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The decision the Hornets made to photograph Knueppel, Ball and the high-scoring Brandon Miller together Monday was latched onto by a number of Hornets junkies as evidence that Charlotte has a big role in mind for him.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The following Sunday, Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe equalised by latching onto a cross.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new partnership will combine Breaking Through the Lens’ funding and mentorship for underrepresented filmmakers with Stage 32’s online education and certification programs.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, this family-friendly, 33-square-mile barrier island is famous for its collection of shells—especially scallop, clam, and tulip varieties—and sand dollars, forming a veritable treasure trove for collectors.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Soup Costco food courts in Taiwan offer members clam chowder.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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