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
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The plan aims to seal vulnerable stretches of the 1,200-kilometre border Chile shares with Peru and Bolivia across its three northernmost regions in the Atacama Desert.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 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
Later on in the bottom of the fifth with a 10-0 advantage, Latin Academy looked to seal the deal.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The plan aims to seal vulnerable stretches of the 1,200-kilometre border Chile shares with Peru and Bolivia across its three northernmost regions in the Atacama Desert.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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The signature Adidas stripes add that old-school touch, while the low-profile shape keeps them modern enough to wear with just about anything.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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So, the political arm of the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which helps acquire land that the open space authority often manages, qualified the measure for the ballot through an initiative signature-gathering drive.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Donnie Workman set a West Virginia record for tiger trout on April 26 while fishing at Summit Lake.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Do not swim near people fishing or spearfishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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Now, Phillips will get the chance to lock down that final rotation spot alongside Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Max Meyer and Janson Junk.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
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The low-hire job market negatively affects students as a whole, but international students have to navigate additional barriers, such as temporary work authorizations, Ford says.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Following the incident, the organization is conducting a full review of the PTA’s protocols, instating dual authorization requirements for transactions, implementing board financial training and creating consistent district-wide audit practices, the news release said.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Grapes for Sanct Valentin are harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel before being moved into a combination of standard and large barrels for one year.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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Koritou recalls farmers rushing to harvest grapes in late October before the first snowfall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Ticks especially like to latch onto moist, warm areas of the body like the groin, armpits, the hairline, under the breasts and in the curves of the knees and arms.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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The tiny species can latch onto boats and trailers, then spread quickly from lake to lake.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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When shopping, look for filters certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 (for contaminant reduction) or Standard 58 (for reverse osmosis), and confirm that PFOA and PFOS are specifically listed on the certification.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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When shopping, experts recommend looking for NSF/ANSI Standard 53 certification for contaminant reduction or Standard 58 certification for reverse osmosis systems.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Verb
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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 30 May. 2026.
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