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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Bryant, who appeared in court in green jail scrubs with a white long sleeve shirt underneath, flashed a thumbs-up to his stepfather at the end of the proceeding.
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The trio stood shoulder-to-shoulder in front of vintage signs and collectibles visible behind them as Sheets gave a friendly thumbs-up while wearing a sleeveless black top and shorts.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In the photo, Cohn is smiling and giving a thumbs-up.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
Wells, hidden in a tiny video-village setup inside one of the set’s curtained exam rooms, grins at the monitor and turns around to give Einesman a thumbs-up.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The trio stood shoulder-to-shoulder in front of vintage signs and collectibles visible behind them as Sheets gave a friendly thumbs-up while wearing a sleeveless black top and shorts.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In the photo, Cohn is smiling and giving a thumbs-up.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
Wells, hidden in a tiny video-village setup inside one of the set’s curtained exam rooms, grins at the monitor and turns around to give Einesman a thumbs-up.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The name is a nod to another part of the course’s history, having been laid out atop a former horse racing track.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Her work on the show earned her four Emmy nominations — three for best actress in a drama and one as part of the producing team when the got the nod for best drama series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Between a landmark January 2026 study and the FDA’s first-ever approval of a medication specifically for obstructive sleep apnea, the science is moving fast, and the implications go well beyond weight loss.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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When the Moon enters Taurus, support feels steady enough to believe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The endorsement comes on the heels of a poll by a super PAC formed in support of Goldman’s that found the congressmember is trailing Lander by 5% in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Finally, in late October, a day before the start of early voting in the general election, Jeffries offered Mamdani his endorsement—something that Chuck Schumer, Jeffries’s fellow-Brooklynite and the Senate Minority Leader, pointedly declined to do.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Trump told reporters last week that an endorsement was looming.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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Most bills are subject to a filibuster and thus need 60 votes for passage — meaning Republicans must find some Democratic support in the 53-47 Senate.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The judge also invalidated the appointment of the current ACIP, all votes taken by it, and further meetings, until a trial.—
Jesse L. Goodman,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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The waivers have been controversial, especially with European allies who see sanctions as essential to starving Russia of crude revenue and depriving Moscow funding for its war in Ukraine.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 left Moscow shunned on the global stage and heavily reliant on Beijing for trade due to Western sanctions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The union plans to hold a ratification vote between May 19 and May 21.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Since bargaining began in January 2024, UC increased its proposal from roughly 25% total pay growth to more than 34% as of May 11, while adding a ratification bonus of up to $2,000 for eligible employees, according to a UC statement released earlier this week.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
14 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 20 May. 2026.
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