stamp of approval

noun phrase

: an indication of approval
She gave the plan her stamp of approval.

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Built for festivals, this one’s gotten a crucial stamp of approval from Dion herself, who shared a video of herself solo dancing to the track in the studio, pumping her fists, shaking her hips, clapping her hands, doing a little shimmy and generally appearing to be feeling it deeply. Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 July 2025 Some 20 different units already use TERMITs, but the government stamp of approval means commanders can order them at scale through official channels. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Before voters get a say, the council has to give its stamp of approval and settle on a final project list with the mayor. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 July 2025 Sweet Basil officially earns my snobby schnoz's stamp of approval. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stamp of approval

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“Stamp of approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20of%20approval. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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