Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-ups
Noun
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Find The Star editorial board recommendations and endorsements in key races here.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the judges deliberate, audience members cast their votes before the winners are revealed and this year’s Social Innovator of the Year is crowned.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The continent is reliant on energy imports, and is still reeling from an energy shock caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and sanctions on Russian exports.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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His secondary goal was to push for sanctions against Maduro and other high-ranking political and military officials in Venezuela after the president had cancelled the opposition’s victorious election results in the National Assembly.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 depending on regulatory approvals with McCormick CEO Brendan Foley remaining as its leader.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The largely ceremonial legislature rubber stamps decisions that have been made by the ruling Communist Party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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University governing boards are also appropriately imposing rules governing behavior and becoming less rubber stamps for administrative wishes.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Thumbs-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-ups. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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