seal of approval
noun phrase
: an action or statement that shows approval or official acceptance
The bill has the President's seal of approval.
—often used figurativelyFans have given the band's new song their seal of approval.
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What's interesting is that Donald Trump, Vanessa's former father-in-law, has given the couple his seal of approval.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
However, this one had Disney’s seal of approval and although Order of the Seven hadn't been officially green-lit the studio got far down the line in the production process.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Buffett’s proverbial seal of approval is unparalleled in an investment branding sense.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Elaine Hendrix is giving Lindsay Lohan's 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party the Meredith Blake seal of approval.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
However, this one had Disney’s seal of approval and although Order of the Seven hadn't been officially green-lit the studio got far down the line in the production process.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Buffett’s proverbial seal of approval is unparalleled in an investment branding sense.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Elaine Hendrix is giving Lindsay Lohan's 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party the Meredith Blake seal of approval.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seal of approval
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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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