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
Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
My album is signed, sealed and delivered over a month ago.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Using data from analog recordings collected in the 1990s, researchers analyzed the calls of 26 individual male seals.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Made of food-grade aluminum, the device’s 12-hole tray turns out perfect rounds in one swipe, and the beechwood rolling pin seals them with barely any effort.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
My album is signed, sealed and delivered over a month ago.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Over-ear headphones: Over-ear headphones are the largest of the three styles and fully cover the ear, creating a natural noise-canceling seal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Using data from analog recordings collected in the 1990s, researchers analyzed the calls of 26 individual male seals.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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An online petition calling for reinstatement of the four employees had over 1,270 signatures as of 10 p.m. Aug. 26.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Blunt, 42, was seen on set in July, sporting both her character Emily Charlton's signature red locks and a new bleach-blonde bob with a shadow root on the N.Y.C. set.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Invest In Growing New Talent Stop fishing in the same pond.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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London — Last week, British foreign minister David Lammy went fishing with US Vice President JD Vance at his retreat in the English countryside.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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His best friend, Leon Draisaitl, is locked in for the next eight years.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Hendrick Motorsports is locked in and ready for the playoffs, and the driver of the No. 24 is chasing his first Cup title.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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McLaughlin later disputed the allegation, stating that Singh is in the United States illegally and that his work authorization was rejected under the Trump Administration on Sept. 14, 2020.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The brand is connected to his Brazilian heritage as the product's main ingredient, açaí berries, are harvested in the Amazon rainforest.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And audiences, overwhelmed and wary, latch onto what feels safe.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In a twist of fate, Kelly had completed her CPR certification only a few months earlier for a job requirement.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Such certification means that the program determines that scientific evidence connects a disease to that exposure and subsequently makes patients eligible for treatment coverage and compensation.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Known for its abundance of agates found along the Pacific Ocean beach between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate Beach is a popular spot for agate hunting, as well as other activities like clamming, surfing and wildlife viewing.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Spend a day out on the water with a boat and gear rentals for crabbing or clamming.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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