thumbs-ups

plural of thumbs-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-ups
Noun
  • Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The article, published by Axios, said that the two had a call days after the mayor's congressional endorsements all won during their primaries, a potential sign of Mamdani's growing power in politics.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Roy is among the Republicans that frequently withhold their votes to extract demands from GOP leadership.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
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
Noun
  • Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Ukraine's attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often sourced abroad, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The actionable guide has practical approaches to streamline development approvals, simplify design standards, build infill on existing infrastructure, plan for density, partner for housing solutions, and use new construction techniques.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Octapharma went by the codename Project Palmetto Rock as details emerged about its plans through city and county approvals related to the project.
    John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
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
Noun
  • The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
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“Thumbs-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-ups. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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