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.
Examples of seal of approval in a Sentence
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Rest assured that nearly every single mattress on this list has been tested and given the AD seal of approval by one of our staffers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
Many, like peppermint and cedar oil, have not gotten the EPA’s seal of approval.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 21 Aug. 2025
Between the clean, organic ingredients, the Skin Health Alliance seal of approval, the organization’s commitment to inclusivity, and the fact that it's founded by Black entrepreneur Monique Rodriguez, there’s a lot to love.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 July 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Rest assured that nearly every single mattress on this list has been tested and given the AD seal of approval by one of our staffers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
Many, like peppermint and cedar oil, have not gotten the EPA’s seal of approval.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 21 Aug. 2025
Between the clean, organic ingredients, the Skin Health Alliance seal of approval, the organization’s commitment to inclusivity, and the fact that it's founded by Black entrepreneur Monique Rodriguez, there’s a lot to love.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 July 2025
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“Seal of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20of%20approval. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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