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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Sure, there is the occasional thumbs-up button.
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Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Winger gave a thumbs-up signal with his left hand.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Those aren’t bad odds in my book, which makes the thank-you letter a thumbs-up response to being rejected.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
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Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Winger gave a thumbs-up signal with his left hand.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Those aren’t bad odds in my book, which makes the thank-you letter a thumbs-up response to being rejected.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The design aesthetic is contemporary American with a gentle nod to the building's history (in the form of details like tally-mark embroidery on throw pillows).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Corolle dessert, a frozen parfait dotted with delicate iced flowers, is a nod to Dior’s first haute couture collection presented in 1947.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Researchers say the findings could represent a major shift in the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer if the drug receives FDA approval.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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But that agreement says that anyone other than the association needs to get city approval.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The endorsement appeared to solidify as the frontrunner in a crowded field that also includes former Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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California uses a top-two primary system, in which all candidates appear on the same ballot and the two highest vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Why are vote counts slow in California?—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Putin used the forum to tout Russia’s economic resilience despite years of Western sanctions and the ongoing war.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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During a rare interview, billionaire Russian oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov acknowledged the painful impact of sanctions placed on Russia as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.—
Natasha Lebedeva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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This year’s kindergartners will have their education bookended by the anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence and ratification of the Constitution.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 May 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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