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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This earned Black Buffalo the seal of approval from the International Code Council, a nonprofit that writes building codes and evaluates material safety standards in over 41 countries.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
In fact, the brand is recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), earning the seal of approval from experts and celebrities alike.
—Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
More than 3,500 customers have given the tongs their seal of approval, with several reviewers pointing out that the silicone tongs don’t scratch their cookware.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
This two-person tent has earned an Amazon’s Choice seal of approval, which might be why over 1,000 shoppers bought it in the past month.
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
And the city is hoping to encourage city residents to participate in the program through an outreach effort after the Board of Estimates gives its seal of approval.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
And Cronenberg’s transition, in the public mind, from a purveyor of shock horror to an art house master, owes a lot to that Cannes seal of approval.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Thousands of shoppers have given the leggings their seal of approval.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
If the flavors get your seal of approval, try freezing them in ice cubes for the prettiest cocktails around or incorporate them into one of our showy recipes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
In fact, the brand is recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), earning the seal of approval from experts and celebrities alike.
—Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
More than 3,500 customers have given the tongs their seal of approval, with several reviewers pointing out that the silicone tongs don’t scratch their cookware.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
This two-person tent has earned an Amazon’s Choice seal of approval, which might be why over 1,000 shoppers bought it in the past month.
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
And the city is hoping to encourage city residents to participate in the program through an outreach effort after the Board of Estimates gives its seal of approval.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
And Cronenberg’s transition, in the public mind, from a purveyor of shock horror to an art house master, owes a lot to that Cannes seal of approval.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Thousands of shoppers have given the leggings their seal of approval.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
If the flavors get your seal of approval, try freezing them in ice cubes for the prettiest cocktails around or incorporate them into one of our showy recipes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
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