imprimatur

noun

ˌim-prə-ˈmä-ˌtu̇r How to pronounce imprimatur (audio)
Definition of imprimaturnext
as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory could not begin the project without the boss's imprimatur

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Recent Examples of imprimatur For a family member, an obit represents an imprimatur, validation by association, a keepsake that maintains their heritage and, perhaps for a generation, prevents their own legacy from vanishing like a walnut in the batter of eternity. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026 Since then, Delcy Rodriguez has functioned as an unelected president with the imprimatur of Washington. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026 Those headaches were worth it when scaled media businesses threw off gushers of cash and provided a cultural imprimatur that few other assets could. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 After that, Pixar still produced some hits—most notably 2015’s Inside Out—but its imprimatur no longer carried the same guarantee. — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprimatur
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  1. approval
  2. blessing
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  • Qatar supplied the money with Israel’s approval, even as Israeli officials publicly criticized Doha for financing Hamas, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Despite high approval among conservative voters, Cruz’s two reelection campaigns attracted fierce challenges from Democrats, including a near loss in 2018 to former congressman Beto O’Rourke.
    — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of approval
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  • This, in some ways, could be a blessing for Harry and Meghan and a curse for those in royal circles.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Pope Leo revealed the discovery of the growth on his lung during his Sunday noon prayer — which was broadcast to the world on live television — almost as an aside toward the end of his blessing.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
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