stamp of approval
Formal green light
A stamp of approval is official endorsement or authorization, literal or figurative.
Originally the physical mark certifying something meets standards, it now typically describes any sign of acceptance or support from an authority: The project got the CEO's stamp of approval.
Her parents finally gave their stamp of approval to the engagement.
- okayAdequate or permitted
- green lightAuthorization to proceed
- good to goFully prepared, cleared
- assentFormal expression of approval
- endorsementFormal expression of support
seal · sanction · certification · hallmark · gold standard · avowal · imprimatur · validation · blessing · quality assurance · sign off · confirmation · accreditation · ratification · authorization · permission · authentication · badge
- certificationsCPA, CFA, Six Sigma, CFP, Black Belt
- Authorizationspermit, license, consent, clearance, pass
- approvalagree, accept, thumbs-up, praise, permission
- endorsementsendorsement, spokesperson, recommendation, top pick, best of
- green lightsthumbs up, okay, nod, all clear, green flag
- Credentialscredential, credentials, degree, diploma, certificate
stamp of approvalrejection
Denial of acceptance
veto · disapproval · refusal · denial · thumbs down
stamp of approvalkiss of death
Ultimately ruinous act
black mark · mark of shame · scarlet letter · death knell · stigma
stamp of approvalcondemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
denunciation · censure · criticism · repudiation · disavowal
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