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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
His discreet thumbs-up and Natalie’s happy reaction make for the most earnest moment of the episode.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
These sites cut against the stereotypical image of a critic as an expert dispensing a thumbs-up or thumbs-down like a Roman emperor.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
The Legislature won’t even agree to an audit, even after voters gave the move a thumbs-up via ballot question.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The speaker removes the bag from the face of the man kneeling before him, who then proceeds to flash a Hollywood smile and give an emphatic thumbs-up.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
These sites cut against the stereotypical image of a critic as an expert dispensing a thumbs-up or thumbs-down like a Roman emperor.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
The Legislature won’t even agree to an audit, even after voters gave the move a thumbs-up via ballot question.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The speaker removes the bag from the face of the man kneeling before him, who then proceeds to flash a Hollywood smile and give an emphatic thumbs-up.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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This nod to farmhouse style effortlessly infuses rustic charm without a major shopping spree.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the statute exempts defamation claims from that provision, in a nod to free expression.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The crowd of more than 100 people, many clutching drinks from the open bar, roared in approval.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Trump issue approval Majorities of Americans also disapprove of how Trump is handling every issue measured in the poll.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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One day before Tuesday’s elections, Stephen Colbert has weighed in with an endorsement of the Democrat running to become New Jersey’s next governor, Mikie Sherrill.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some top Democrats have withheld endorsements, and his support skews heavily toward younger voters.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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What To Know Kretchmar won the mayoral election by a whisker, winning 917 votes to Republican incumbent Thomas Todd Hamilton's 904 votes.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Illinois, the state House’s top Republican has questioned whether Pritzker has enough votes on his side—and, given that Democrats already hold two of the state’s three House seats, even a successful effort might not gain them much.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The United States has imposed sanctions on eight North Korean individuals and two entities, accusing them of laundering funds from cybercrime and fraud and channeling them into the North’s nuclear weapons program.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under his administration, Congress passed legislation to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court after the court indicted Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel for war crimes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet, after its ratification in 1870, Southern states set about trying to circumvent the amendment's intent by devising new ways to shape, control, and limit voting.—
Time,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Amending the Constitution requires a two-thirds vote of Congress and ratification of 38 states.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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