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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Amazon Prime Day is back with millions of steep markdowns — and some of them have Oprah Winfrey’s seal of approval.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025
This week it was announced that starting next year, the Prince and Princess of Wales will begin to grant the Royal Warrants that confer the crown's seal of approval on certain goods and services.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 5 July 2025
This creative and flavorful Thai restaurant has the seal of approval from the Thai government's Ministry of Commerce, somewhat of a Michelin nod in the Thai world.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In April, stretching every inch of his 6-foot-3 frame to strut his stuff in front of NFL scouts, Will Sheppard earned Sean Payton’s seal of approval at CU’s pro day.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025
This week it was announced that starting next year, the Prince and Princess of Wales will begin to grant the Royal Warrants that confer the crown's seal of approval on certain goods and services.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 5 July 2025
This creative and flavorful Thai restaurant has the seal of approval from the Thai government's Ministry of Commerce, somewhat of a Michelin nod in the Thai world.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In April, stretching every inch of his 6-foot-3 frame to strut his stuff in front of NFL scouts, Will Sheppard earned Sean Payton’s seal of approval at CU’s pro day.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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