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
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025
Look for the gut health seal: Choosing Greek yogurt with the Live & Active Cultures (LAC) seal means the product was manufactured with at least 100 million healthy bacteria cultures per gram of yogurt.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
The Valkyries led by as much as 20 points in the third quarter and staved off a fierce comeback from the Sparks in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Many of its pairs (including the Torin 8) have a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), meaning their designs are expert-approved for healthy feet.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 May 2025
Look for the gut health seal: Choosing Greek yogurt with the Live & Active Cultures (LAC) seal means the product was manufactured with at least 100 million healthy bacteria cultures per gram of yogurt.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
Verb
The Hurricanes added a pair of empty-net goals from Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal late in the third period, sealing their win.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
The Valkyries led by as much as 20 points in the third quarter and staved off a fierce comeback from the Sparks in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seal
Noun
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Cyrus, meanwhile, sported his signature rocker edge in a pair of tight-fitting black pants detailed with silver medallions along the leg and a black jacket with leather accents.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The track, a slow-moving ballad characteristic of Parton's signature sound, pays tribute to Dean's support throughout their relationship.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Williams’ daughter, Dallas, told the outlet that her father and brother were out subsistence fishing with their neighbor, Shavings.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Grills and tables are set near the pond, where kids can fish or look for frogs while the adults prep lunch.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Related Articles Moskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA ‘is going to fail’ during hurricane season DeSantis says anyone running for Florida governor as a Democrat is ‘dead meat’ Florida’s 2026 governor race: Would third-party candidates lock in another Republican victory?—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Brannan has locked in support for his comptroller run from a number of other influential New York labor groups, like 32BJ, the Transport Workers Union and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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At the melipona bee sanctuary, visitors can harvest and taste honey directly from the hives.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The fruit is planted and harvested by hand, which explains why delivered pineapples arrive without their crowns as they are used to plant new fruits — creating a sustainable growth process.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Then, once she’s seated, everyone in the courtroom sharply inhales: the robe of one of the French lawyers standing behind Kardashian has latched onto her perfect bun, yanking Kardashian’s head backward, and there’s a struggle to remove it.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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In the wake of it all, Jonas has latched onto a feeling of appreciation.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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By performing third-party risk assessments on all software vendors—including analysis of security posture, financial health and compliance certifications—and regularly monitoring regulatory changes, procurement teams can better evaluate their total risk exposure.—
Matthew Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Campuses have been on alert since last month, when the Homeland Security and State departments canceled thousands of enrollment certifications and visas at dozens of U.S. colleges, including UCLA, for individuals who often had minor infractions such as traffic tickets.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Verb
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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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One of my goals for 2024 was to do more fishing, crabbing and clamming.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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