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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Meghan wore the Cohesion 18 Sneakers by Saucony, a brand that’s earned a seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Brittany Mahomes Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, showed off the couple's wedding attire on Instagram, which earned a seal of approval from Kelce. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026 And consider the products on this list, as each has received our editorial seal of approval. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 The new building was designed to meet the aesthetics of the historic Stockyards, and got the seal of approval from the city’s Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission at its May 11 meeting. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 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 11 Jul. 2026.

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