thumbs-ups

noun

plural of thumbs-up
as in endorsements

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  1. endorsements
  2. votes
  3. nods
  4. sanctions
  5. approvals
  6. rubber stamps
  7. supports
Noun
  • The endorsements demonstrate the credibility Nixon has cultivated with fellow Democrats in Florida, even as donors flock toward Vindman.
    — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Key endorsements in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary for progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsements
Noun
  • Barnes and Rodriguez, who were both seen as potential front-runners, remain on the ballot and votes already cast for them can't be undone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking at her election night party as votes were still being counted, Stevens looked ahead to the general election and said voters had to be ready to take on Rogers in the fall.
    — Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of votes
Noun
  • Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of nods
Noun
  • While the Senate still needs to debate and pass the final sanctions package, the support the procedural motion received suggests that Democrats and Republicans continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
    — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Some of those other priorities for the Senate included Russia sanctions, confirmation of nominations and the CLARITY Act among others.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctions
Noun
  • The Oyster Creek redevelopment is still subject to future licensing and regulatory approvals.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Anytime my team finds something that would speed up our work, it gets tied up in approvals for months.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Moreno enjoyed watching the kids decorate their sketchbooks, cleaning the rubber stamps when they were finished.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • There will be more rubber stamps on the way, as other shops still lag.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of rubber stamps
Noun
  • Concave center Some pillows have an inward-curving center that has wide side supports.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • In that setting, visibility supports decision-making, and decision-making supports resilience.
    — Kannan Kothandaraman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of supports
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