stamp of approval

noun phrase

: an indication of approval

She gave the plan her stamp of approval.

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Shortly after the former Bachelorette paid homage to her time on Dancing with the Stars with her partner Sasha Farber on Instagram, her brother James seemingly gave the pro dancer his stamp of approval with a cheeky comment left under the post. —

Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Speaking at a rally in North Carolina, Trump claimed Wednesday that the papers’ non-endorsements are actually a stamp of approval for his campaign. —

Hadas Gold, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to a perfect 8-0 on the NFL season after an overtime thriller — with Taylor Swift's stamp of approval! —

Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 When in doubt, look for a stamp of approval such as a tribe’s official seal or certification through a program like Alaska’s Silver Hand initiative, which helps consumers identify authentic goods. —

Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stamp of approval

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