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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
The two men posed for photos, shaking hands and giving a thumbs-up gesture in the Oval Office.
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Beginning at noon, with Naperville police quietly present, the dissenters waved to passing drivers, many of whom honked in solidarity and offered a thumbs-up.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Perseverance received a thumbs-up health report from its team.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Once Tom gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up, though, she was bound for success.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Beginning at noon, with Naperville police quietly present, the dissenters waved to passing drivers, many of whom honked in solidarity and offered a thumbs-up.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Perseverance received a thumbs-up health report from its team.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Once Tom gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up, though, she was bound for success.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The cryptic introduction is a subtle nod to the bartenders that the patron is about to order one of four drinks from the Burning Blade secret menu.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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Known as Slide Job Ranch, the roughly 140-acre spread blends equestrian grandeur with high-octane heritage, a nod to its string of motorsports legends, including former owners Ernie Irvan and Joe Nemechek.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The transaction, which has been approved by the board of directors of RTL Group, is subject to regulatory approvals.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Getting the necessary permits and approvals can take years, and the process is anything but simple.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Offer tuition support and loan assistance as part of employee benefits to reduce financial barriers to graduate education.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Mamdani, 33, has yet to secure endorsements from the biggest Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both coincidentally of New York.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Eight days before the election, the Post canceled a scheduled endorsement of Kamala Harris — breaking with decades of precedent.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The teams will be captained by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who received the most votes from fans.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In early June, Kling narrowly broke a tie vote when the Nampa City Council grappled with approving a nearly 1,500-home development on the northeastern edge of the city.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2025
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The Biden administration had punished Belarus with sanctions and isolation, but the Trump administration’s willingness to send an envoy took a turn away from that approach.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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For American policymakers and businesses, economic instability in Russia carries potential implications for global markets, energy prices, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially as sanctions and Russia's military operations in Ukraine continue to reshape the international economic landscape.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The national board of directors of the union will meet on Thursday to go over the agreement and if it is cleared it will be sent out to its members for ratification.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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If approved, it will be sent to membership for ratification.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 June 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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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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