seal of approval

Idioms and Phrases

An endorsement of something or someone, as in Our candidate doesn't have the governor's seal of approval , or The new management gave the old refund policy their seal of approval . This idiom was used, and perhaps invented, as an advertising gimmick of Good Housekeeping Magazine , which gave its so-called “seal of approval” to products it endorsed; the products' packaging in turn bore a small emblem attesting to this endorsement. The noun seal here is used in the same sense as in set one's seal on .

Example Sentences

Breaking has grown into a global phenomenon, with b-boys and b-girls all over the world, and now has the Olympics’ seal of approval.

From Seattle Times

Ahead of the novel’s May 7 release, Jean spoke with The Seattle Times about survival instincts, true crime and writing her debut adult thriller — which received Stephen King’s seal of approval.

From Seattle Times

His performance was given the seal of approval by Winton’s son.

From Seattle Times

If it gets the seal of approval from that committee before a Feb. 13 deadline, the bill will then be sent to the House floor for a vote.

From Seattle Times

Blue Zones certification for the community is “kind of like getting the Good Housekeeping seal of approval,” said Victor Acquista, a retired primary care doctor and Ave Maria resident.

From New York Times

Related Words

• advocacy
• affirmation
• approval
• backing
• commercial
• confirmation
• favor
• permission
• ratification
• recommendation
• signature