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
Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For decades, Paris represented the ultimate seal of legitimacy in fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Noun
The Regenerative Organic Certified® and B Corp seals sit on the front of the label.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For decades, Paris represented the ultimate seal of legitimacy in fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Then seal them in a freezer bag.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The campaign says entire batches of signatures collected by Bronske were rejected after three towns contacted the Secretary of State’s Office with concerns of forgery.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The state’s typical daily limit for trout fishing on a reservoir is five.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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To punish rebels for their treason, Parliament passed the Restraining Act of 1775, banning New Englanders from fishing on the Atlantic Ocean.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The reason the recent numbers are important is that the proposal would lock in a 50/50 split, whereas the free-market system has historically hovered around it.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Hilton warns conservatives that supporting a rival Republican could lock them out of the November election, while Steyer is spending millions on television ads casting Becerra as beholden to Big Oil, Big Tech and other corporate backers.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Citigroup Top pick Citigroup is up 67% over the past 12 months with more room to run, Bank of America said after CEO Jane Fraser's investor day earlier this month, which included news of a $30 billion buyback authorization.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Global spending on agentic AI is growing exponentially, and the low-hanging use cases are largely harvested by now.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Trend-following hedge funds generated their best-ever annual performance that year, with the SG CTA Index advancing more than 20%, as managers also successfully latched onto the sustained fall in equities and bonds.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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These proteins, like a kind of molecular Velcro, latch onto sugar molecules that coat viruses like Ebola and trap them as blood passes through the system.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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This can include college courses, certifications or credential programs, the SNAP Employment & Training program, local job preparation courses, and similar initiatives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Between 2019 and 2025, 55 Colorado law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices reported receiving 1,368 requests for U-visa certifications, according to records kept by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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The town boasts a fascinating history of shipbuilders, sea captains, clamming, and foreign trade.—
Daisy MacLellan,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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