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 figuratively
Fans have given the band's new song their seal of approval.

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The 41-year-old Kushner, who leads venture capital firm Thrive Capital, would be controlling owner in his personal capacity if the multibillion-dollar deal gets the seal of approval from the NBA’s board of governors. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 While hyper-secretive Tether is unlikely to win a prize for corporate transparency any time soon, the KPMG seal of approval means the media can turn to more interesting questions—like what the company plans to do next. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 The re-accreditation marks the sixth consecutive time the jail has received the ACA’s seal of approval. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Speaking of fit, Abercrombie continues to earn our seal of approval for its extensive size range and variety of silhouettes, including its popular Curve Love line. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seal of approval

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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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