stamp of approval

noun phrase

: an indication of approval
She gave the plan her stamp of approval.

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Beckham choosing to debut the new look via a family shows her weighty stamp of approval—clearly, ombré is making a comeback in 2025. Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Plus, celebrities like Joanna Gaines, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Nicole Kidman have given them a sartorial stamp of approval, too. Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Those searching for something with the celeb stamp of approval need not look further, either. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 And my podiatrist isn’t the only one who has given New Balance her stamp of approval, the shoe brand has a variety of styles that have the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) seal of approval. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stamp of approval

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“Stamp of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20of%20approval. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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