stamps of approval
Signs of acceptance
Stamps of approval are endorsements or expressions of official acceptance.
The phrase comes from literal stamps certifying quality or compliance, but now usually appears figuratively: The board gave its stamp of approval to the merger.
Getting someone's stamp of approval means securing their blessing or sanction for a plan or decision.
- testimonialsStatements praising something's worth
- endorsementsFormal declarations of support
- referencesSources cited for verification
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- markVisible impression or sign
thumbs-up · two thumbs up · pat on the back · green light · commendation · gold star · certification · imprimatur · accreditation · quality assurance · applause · blessing · license · ratification · self-worth · self-acceptance · permit · satisfaction
stamps of approvalrejections
Formal refusals given
denials · thumbs down · refusals · disapprovals · rebuffs
stamps of approvalcondemnations
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
criticisms · denunciations · censures · rebukes · reproaches
stamps of approvalvetoes
Formally rejects proposed laws
red lights · stop signs · prohibitions · bans · blocks
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