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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
The board members were deciding whether or not to give a thumbs-up to the company to move ahead with more planning.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Former Sox catcher and Fox broadcaster A.J. Pierzynski gave the new pontiff a public thumbs-up, adding to the chorus of South Side pride.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The movie has great reviews and immediate thumbs-up from fans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025
In the picture, he is seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Former Sox catcher and Fox broadcaster A.J. Pierzynski gave the new pontiff a public thumbs-up, adding to the chorus of South Side pride.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The movie has great reviews and immediate thumbs-up from fans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025
In the picture, he is seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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There’s something timeless about a café curtain, a nod to another era that offers privacy while letting natural light pour in.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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This playful nod underscores the Airbike's blend of cutting-edge technology and imaginative design.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Jared McCain signed 30 endorsement deals, the most by a player in a single season in NBA history, according to SponsorUnited.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Gone are the days when a flashy TV commercial or a celebrity endorsement could drive meaningful sales.—
Jaime Hintz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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That’s worse even than Alabama, the only other non-unanimous state, where the threshold is 10 votes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved on June 5 the fiscal year 2026 spending proposal in a 9–7 vote, sending it to the full Committee.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The measure would impose more economic sanctions that include a 500% tariff on goods from countries that buy Russian oil in a bid to force Moscow to strike a peace deal.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Without a permanent removal of sanctions, which in the case of Caesar Act sanctions will require congressional approval, uncertainty about whether sanctions will simply return in six months could hinder Syria’s economic recovery.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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In 1787, right after the ratification of the Constitution, the U.S. government charted the Bank of the United States.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The ratification passed with 338 votes in favor, far surpassing the 226 needed.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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