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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Nearly one in four Gen Z professionals viewed the thumbs-up as rude or hostile.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Throughout the 90-minute event, passing drivers honked in support and extended thumbs-up to the protesters.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
In the arenas of ancient Rome, the thumbs-up was a matter of life and death.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Come for the special-effects bonanza, stay for a most epic thumbs-up.
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—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Throughout the 90-minute event, passing drivers honked in support and extended thumbs-up to the protesters.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
In the arenas of ancient Rome, the thumbs-up was a matter of life and death.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Come for the special-effects bonanza, stay for a most epic thumbs-up.
19.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The listing went live on July 13, a nod to Swift's favorite number.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Seth Rogen’s The Studio took home the most Emmy nominations in the comedy category, nabbing a total of 23 nods for the Apple TV+ series that pokes fun at Hollywood.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Paramount is in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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In April, the team announced plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site, but the team and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser need approval from the D.C. Council.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Samir’s mother, too, was moved by the outpouring of support.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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With the right support, encouragement, and structure, Laren continues to grow and shine.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The payor is banking on the athlete’s endorsement boosting sales, otherwise the payor wouldn’t want to pay the athlete.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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Now, they will be allowed to make an endorsement in the general election — a shift that could liberate them to articulate their values in new ways, but also put pressure on them to wade into electoral politics.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Factor in McDavid and Draisaitl likely having to battle for votes, and there is room for someone else to emerge as the winner.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Follow the directions and submit your vote before 2:30 a.m. ET.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Graham has said the president would be allowed to waive the sanctions, for 180 days, and could also renew a waiver.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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This growing alliance challenges U.S. influence across the Middle East, even as Washington steps up sanctions enforcement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Of the 57% of members who cast a ballot, 76% voted in favor of ratification.—
William Melhado
July 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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The speed and ease of this week’s ratification of a new four-year collective bargaining agreement signaled as much.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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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 25 Jul. 2025.
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