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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Perseverance received a thumbs-up health report from its team.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Once Tom gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up, though, she was bound for success.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Tatum posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed after surgery with a thumbs-up.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The board members were deciding whether or not to give a thumbs-up to the company to move ahead with more planning.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Once Tom gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up, though, she was bound for success.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Tatum posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed after surgery with a thumbs-up.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The board members were deciding whether or not to give a thumbs-up to the company to move ahead with more planning.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The parade features glowing floats, favorite characters like Moana and Miguel, and dreamy lighting led by the Blue Fairy. Expect nostalgic nods to the Main Street Electrical Parade, plus fresh sparkle with Mickey and friends in new shimmering outfits.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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The owners decided to preserve its contribution to the design, the ultimate nod to nature nearby.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The companies have completed a U.S. Department of Justice review and received all necessary regulatory approvals, according to Trump’s statement.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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That rollback is scheduled for final City Council approval Monday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Jared McCain signed 30 endorsement deals, the most by a player in a single season in NBA history, according to SponsorUnited.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Gauff’s New Balance endorsement deal dates back to 2018, when the then-14-year-old athlete signed a multiyear agreement with the brand.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The studio relies on an unconventional model where projects are greenlit by the Angel Guild, a community of over 1 million members who pay monthly dues and vote on which projects move forward.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved on June 5 the fiscal year 2026 spending proposal in a 9–7 vote, sending it to the full Committee.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump imposed a similar ban during his first term before withdrawing America unilaterally from Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, under which Iran drastically limited its program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
NASSER KARIMI,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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That Israeli announcement came just before President Donald Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, which greatly limited its program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The agreement — which requires ratification by the Ukrainian parliament — would establish a reconstruction fund for Ukraine that Ukrainian officials hope will be a vehicle to ensure future American military assistance.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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This was done through the passage and ratification of the 22nd Amendment, which became part of the U.S. Constitution in 1951.—
Mark Satta,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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