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
IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2024
Some even come with a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which is only awarded to footwear that podiatrists consider beneficial for your foot health.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
In addition, concrete tile absorbs moisture and must be sealed from time to time, according to information on roofers’ websites.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Most manufacturers create this seal by adding sticky polymer layers between the glass panes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2024
Some even come with a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which is only awarded to footwear that podiatrists consider beneficial for your foot health.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, for the second time in four seasons, the Colts sealed their playoff fate with a humiliating loss to the worst team in football.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
In addition, concrete tile absorbs moisture and must be sealed from time to time, according to information on roofers’ websites.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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The green wall element is a signature piece that Pöppler designed for this house and which also serves as a shelf.Ulrich Clewing, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2025
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The song blends Swims’ heartfelt vocals with Giveon’s signature deep tones, creating a rich contrast accentuated by tight harmonies in the track’s latter half.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cast a Line With Group Fishing Take the whole family fishing on a excursion with one of the local charter companies, including Captain Phil's Charters (pickup at Grayton Beach), Santa Rosa Charters, and Strictly Business Fishing Charters.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Irene Salinas, who studies fish immune systems at the University of New Mexico, probed the fish brain for microbes.Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Pitt and Jolie have also been locked in an intense legal battle over Château Miraval.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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What Are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds are harvested from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family native to Central and Southern Mexico.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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For years, companies have harvested location information from smartphones, either through ordinary apps or the advertising ecosystem, and then built products based on that data or sold it to others.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Late in the fifth round, Oliveira latches onto Chandler’s back, squeezing him with all four limbs.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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The space-tug, latched onto the ISS like a limpet, will wait 12 to 18 months for the ISS' altitude to naturally decay from 402 kilometers to 220 kilometers (140 miles).Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Prompt Engineering was hailed as an emerging career (and certifications also emerged).Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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One Republican justice, Richard Dietz, dissented from the other conservative justices’ order to block the certification of the election.Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Others, including Cannon’s father, gave the state’s proposal to start clamming a chance.Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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On special mornings, guests can start the day watching clamming bears as the sun soars above the Chigmit Mountains –all without leaving camp.Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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