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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Visitors saw an auto-playing trailer with an action-movie score—helicopter, jets, eagle, salute, thumbs-up, then a new White House logo in which said house was mostly black.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
The Mariners bullpen immediately reacted in the moment, clapping and giving Turner thumbs-up in support.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In a video which was widely shared on social media, Jones could be seen giving a thumbs-up to the crowd from a box before raising his middle finger and pointing lower in the crowd while mouthing a few indiscernible words.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump is shown holding the other side of the novelty check, grinning and giving a thumbs-up.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
The Mariners bullpen immediately reacted in the moment, clapping and giving Turner thumbs-up in support.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In a video which was widely shared on social media, Jones could be seen giving a thumbs-up to the crowd from a box before raising his middle finger and pointing lower in the crowd while mouthing a few indiscernible words.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump is shown holding the other side of the novelty check, grinning and giving a thumbs-up.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
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And young leaders are taking a nod from their more experienced counterparts in prioritizing in-person, direct communication.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Walking across the tellers’ counter amid the chaos of a stick-up, McHayle delivers a speech that serves both as a mission statement for the French 75 as well as a nod to Junglepussy’s work.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
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Paramount needed government approval from the Federal Communications Commission in order to go ahead with its merger with Skydance.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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While the buyer group awaits approval from a bankruptcy court, here's a trip down memory lane — featuring five facts about Hooters' history that may come as a surprise to some.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a dozen organizations are handing out flyers encouraging protesters to get involved, including Indiana AID, which provides support to immigrants and their families whom have been impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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How to harvest, preserve and eat them Along with the quinoa and apples, there are plenty of vegetables in this dish and lean protein from the chicken to promote muscle growth and support immune function.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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His failure to mention the constitutional referendum, which some countries just last month has referred to in public comments at the Organization of American States, was widely interpreted as a quiet endorsement by Washington to abandon the controversial push.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The timing of the endorsement fueled public and media interest, with supporters amplifying calls for his recognition.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mathis received two first-place votes and Ward received one first-place vote.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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Additional no-confidence votes are likely in the coming weeks and months.—
Aurelien Breeden,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Ukrainian leader has also repeatedly called for its Western partners to add more sanctions on Russia and its major economic and strategic partners, such as China and India, to turn the screw on Moscow.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, China’s shipbuilding rivalry with South Korea plays a role in the sanctions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 2024 ratification vote and the move to Texas were enormous victories for the EV maker, even though the same Delaware judge rescinded Musk’s pay package a second time following the vote.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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That decision nearly proved fatal when the Constitution went to the states for ratification.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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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 19 Oct. 2025.
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