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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Cena teased after hearing the rules, flashing an excited thumbs-up to the audience.
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EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Following up on that, Paramount President Jeff Shell, who later gave a thumbs-up to his former company NBCUniversal’s decision to spin their cable assets into Versant, explained why Paramount won’t be doing that.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Along with 31 thumbs-ups, eight angry faces and several other emojis, the post got 24 comments.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
When asked about Starmer’s decision to join France in recognizing Palestine as an independent state, Trump all but gave him one of those famous Trumpian thumbs-up signs.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
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EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Following up on that, Paramount President Jeff Shell, who later gave a thumbs-up to his former company NBCUniversal’s decision to spin their cable assets into Versant, explained why Paramount won’t be doing that.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Along with 31 thumbs-ups, eight angry faces and several other emojis, the post got 24 comments.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
When asked about Starmer’s decision to join France in recognizing Palestine as an independent state, Trump all but gave him one of those famous Trumpian thumbs-up signs.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The other, the Encore Edition, will have each character in outfits that nod to the latest collaboration, McDonald's said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the space was affectionately known as the Lukas gap, a nod to its proximity to his shedrow.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Certainly Thor is looking down with approval.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That has allowed the city to put the new Clairemont plan on the fast track for approval, with committee and City Council public hearings scheduled for this fall.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Spanberger has raised more than $27 million and secured the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the larger test will be whether Ciattarelli can convert cross-party endorsements into broader support across Bergen and other suburban counties where margins can decide statewide outcomes.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike formal speeches or parliamentary votes, a podcast answer can be easily downplayed or disowned.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Walz’s proposal, if put to a vote, likely needs bipartisan support to pass.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump is trying to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law historically used for imposing economic sanctions and other penalties on foreign enemies.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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With the deal set to expire in October, the snapback mechanism could reinstate sanctions that had been lifted.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The European Commission underlined its determination to expand cooperative trade to other partners beyond the US, on Wednesday sending free trade deals with Mexico and the Mercosur trading bloc in Latin America for ratification by member states.—
David McHugh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Typically, a project is reviewed by a committee and then proceeds to the Community Planning Association for ratification of the recommendation or further discussion.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps this is why their finale date has them on a literal scavenger hunt for comments of approbation from the public, which the show has stuffed in glass bottles and hidden on the beach.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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