thumbs-up

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Recent Examples of thumbs-up 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 Former Sox catcher and Fox broadcaster A.J. Pierzynski gave the new pontiff a public thumbs-up, adding to the chorus of South Side pride. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 The movie has great reviews and immediate thumbs-up from fans. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025 In the picture, he is seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
  • The little one's middle name is a nod to Scott's father, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Inspired by the legendary restaurant rolls, the Mini Rolls are a nod to Texas Roadhouse’s original recipe but come in a convenient, ready-to-heat pan.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • One of the recommendations calls for evaluating who at the agency should control approvals of no-bid contracts — an authority that currently rests with Orso.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved a new Associate of Science in Agriculture at the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, effective this fall, pending approval of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
    Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Netflix will soon end support for older Amazon Fire TV media-streaming devices.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
  • Mosier says that Doug was greeted with support and cheers on graduation day.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Crockett's rising profile within progressive circles, combined with Hogg's endorsement, positions her as a potential voice in shaping the party's approach to Republican opposition.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
  • Trust the enthusiastic, 5-star endorsement by a reader who made these Corn Ribs: Fabulous!
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The bill passed in the House by just one vote on May 22.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Kansas Supreme Court justices stand for retention votes every six years.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The measure would impose more economic sanctions that include a 500% tariff on goods from countries that buy Russian oil in a bid to force Moscow to strike a peace deal.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
  • Without a permanent removal of sanctions, which in the case of Caesar Act sanctions will require congressional approval, uncertainty about whether sanctions will simply return in six months could hinder Syria’s economic recovery.
    Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • In 1787, right after the ratification of the Constitution, the U.S. government charted the Bank of the United States.
    Time, Time, 23 May 2025
  • The ratification passed with 338 votes in favor, far surpassing the 226 needed.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.
    Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
  • 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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