rubberstamps
Approves without scrutiny
Rubberstamps are devices with raised lettering or designs used to make repeated impressions in ink—for official marks, dates, or signatures.
Figuratively, to rubberstamp something is to approve it automatically without scrutiny: The committee just rubberstamps whatever management proposes.
A rubberstamp approval carries no real deliberation.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.
Writing fluid
- pressApply force downward
- impressionEffect on the mind
- markVisible impression or sign
- indentationInward cut or setback
print · design · pattern · image · motif · transfer · pigment · dye
Document authentication official
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- certifyFormally verify as true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
- documentWritten or electronic file
emboss · official · affix · legitimize · witness · deed · insignia · signet
Formal expression of support
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- consentVoluntary agreement given
confirmation · validation · acquiescence · assent · affirmation · clearance · permission · acceptance
Pigment-soaked pressing surface
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- embossingRaising designs from surfaces
- papercraftMaking things from paper
inking · die-cutting · stenciling · punches · handmade · embellishments · crafting · collage
Of stamp collecting
- vintageQuality from past eras
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- antiquesValuable old items
memorabilia · collectors · auctions · cataloging · preservation · heritage · nostalgia · ephemera
ink
Writing fluid
- pressApply force downward
- impressionEffect on the mind
- markVisible impression or sign
indentation · print · design · pattern · image · motif · transfer · pigment · dye · relief
notary
Document authentication official
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- certifyFormally verify as true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
document · emboss · official · affix · legitimize · witness · deed · insignia · signet · emblem
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
consent · confirmation · validation · acquiescence · assent · affirmation · clearance · permission · acceptance · agreement
inkpad
Pigment-soaked pressing surface
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- embossingRaising designs from surfaces
papercraft · inking · die-cutting · stenciling · punches · handmade · embellishments · crafting · collage · decoupage
philatelic
Of stamp collecting
antiques · memorabilia · collectors · auctions · cataloging · preservation · heritage · nostalgia · ephemera · valuables
rubberstampsscrutinizes
Examines in close detail
deliberates · vets · analyzes · challenges · questions
rubberstampshandwrites
Produces text by pen
personalizes · customizes · handcrafts · crafts · tailors