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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After the Kylie Cosmetics founder, 27, stepped out with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, her mom Kris Jenner and sisters Khloé Kardashian gave pictures of the couple their seal of approval.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The audience was often in stitches thanks to her witty repartee—and Stewart has given his seal of approval.
—Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
And in the winter, there's nothing better than a warm and hearty recipe with Grandma's seal of approval.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The legal requirement for truth and accuracy in the financial statements gives the movie costs a seal of approval as the studio cannot deny them.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The audience was often in stitches thanks to her witty repartee—and Stewart has given his seal of approval.
—Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
And in the winter, there's nothing better than a warm and hearty recipe with Grandma's seal of approval.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The legal requirement for truth and accuracy in the financial statements gives the movie costs a seal of approval as the studio cannot deny them.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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