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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
That same month, the European Commission gave it the thumbs-up, noting that the transaction does not pose any significant anti-competitive concerns.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
In the picture, a slightly wary — but still smirking — Ronson lies back in a hospital gown while giving the camera a thumbs-up.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The media-shy company announced the change on its Instagram account, where a lot of fans offered their thumbs-up.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
In the picture, a slightly wary — but still smirking — Ronson lies back in a hospital gown while giving the camera a thumbs-up.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The media-shy company announced the change on its Instagram account, where a lot of fans offered their thumbs-up.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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Several people wore green hats from the Super Mario character Luigi, a popular nod indicating support of Mangione.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Conclave and Wicked led the film nominations for the 2025 show with 11 nods each.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Across the board, the majority of polls show Trump's approval hovering between 30 percent and 40 percent, with disapproval frequently exceeding 60 percent.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, his approval is down to 14% from 19% among Black voters, and down to 29% from 47% among Asian American voters — a particularly large drop that could be attributed to a small sample size for the subgroup, Kiley said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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At a press conference announcing the move, Van Hollen said his support for Abrego Garcia is about due process and the Supreme Court’s order to facilitate his return.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Contributing to its sturdiness are the eight stainless steel support bars, which are situated around the outside of the tub.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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With endorsements from Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and ESA British Astronaut Tim Peake.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Bezos' newspaper did not issue an endorsement in the last election.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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One vote is expected the first day, then two each morning and two each afternoon until a candidate claims the two-thirds majority.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In late March, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld a ruling by federal Judge James Boasberg and denied the White House's use of the wartime authority by a vote of 2 to 1.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Noun
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That's why pressure on Russia is needed -- strong, additional sanctions that actually work.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Trump said that any nation or individual purchasing oil or petrochemical products from Iran would face immediate U.S. secondary sanctions.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The introduction of the income tax in 1913, following the ratification of the 16th Amendment, drastically shifted the landscape of America’s fiscal infrastructure.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789, which created lower federal courts following the ratification of the Constitution, Congress gave immediate power to the federal courts to issue habeas corpus relief.—
Andrea Seielstad,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 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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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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