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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
The screenshot indicates the representative gave Davis’ response a thumbs-up.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The thumbs-up sign Ru gave her on the runway was really funny.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The opening image on Cornyn’s website is a photo of the two men together, both of them giving a thumbs-up.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The thumbs-up sign Ru gave her on the runway was really funny.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The opening image on Cornyn’s website is a photo of the two men together, both of them giving a thumbs-up.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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And, of course, there are plenty of custom ceramic elements in a nod to Clase Azul’s decanters, along with touches of the brand’s signature blue hue and art galore.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, Moya is painting on, with full approval from the community, the mayor, and Corona's family.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Sutskever details in the memos, Altman apparently told Murati that the model didn’t need safety approval, citing the company’s general counsel, Jason Kwon.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The measure will establish a permanent Interfaith Advisory Commission to provide advice, support dialogue and promote education related to different religious backgrounds and institutions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Slip in, lace up or slide them on and enjoy the comfy support of Allbirds.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old Spaniard has earned just under $500 million in his career now, before endorsements.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The endorsement could have a major impact on a race that remains up for grabs, with recent opinion polls showing Hilton and his top Republican rival, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, as top contenders in the 2026 contest.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In California's election system, the top two vote-getters in the June primary will face off in the November general election.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ensemble-heavy dramas face vote-splitting risks, and medical dramas — even when critically acclaimed — have a mixed Emmy history.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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South Korea has taken advantage of a suspension of US sanctions on certain Russian oil and petroleum products to buy its first load of naphtha from Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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In his interview with the AP, Zelenskyy said Russia draws economic benefits from the Mideast war, citing the limited easing of American sanctions on Russian oil.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The agreement will be presented to the membership for a ratification vote on Sunday.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It will be sent to its members for ratification next week.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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