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 All together, the results demonstrated the fragility of an Establishment imprimatur, the power of the New York Mayor’s blessing, and the ascendancy of socialism. — Philip Elliott, Time, 24 June 2026 In 2014 Scientific American reduced its network of bloggers, many of whom were nonjournalists that posted on scientific topics under the magazine’s imprimatur, cutting off an avenue that Epstein may have hoped to use. — Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026 As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Approving or rejecting candidates from Washington requires a functioning political process, a legitimate transitional authority and a population willing to accept an American imprimatur on their leadership — none of which exists. — Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprimatur
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  1. approval
  2. blessing
Noun
  • Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • One reason ibogaine has struggled to win approval in the past is a lack of financial incentive, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of approval
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  • For Witt, signing with The Black Effect Podcast Network was a major blessing.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This year's festival just happens to land exactly on the Fourth of July, a coincidence Patti Mangan, the executive director of the Fillmore Merchants Association, believed was a blessing.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of blessing

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