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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
With the thumbs-up from her closest advisers, the state attorney interviewed Gosney a week later.
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
In a video captured by People, the Saturday Night Live alum was seen flashing a smile and a thumbs-up for the cameras, clearly feeling good.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In a video captured by PEOPLE at the event, Davidson can be seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up for the cameras.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
An ambitious new supertall has now been given the thumbs-up to be constructed in the British capital that will match its exact height.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
In a video captured by People, the Saturday Night Live alum was seen flashing a smile and a thumbs-up for the cameras, clearly feeling good.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In a video captured by PEOPLE at the event, Davidson can be seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up for the cameras.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
An ambitious new supertall has now been given the thumbs-up to be constructed in the British capital that will match its exact height.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The union declined to endorse a candidate for president, a move that many saw as an implicit nod to Trump.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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First lady Jill Biden’s outfit for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday was a nod to bipartisan unity.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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New Migrant Caravan Approaching U.S.-Mexico Border After Trump's Inauguration By Dudley L. Poston, Jr. 1 President Donald Trump will get the several billions of dollars of funds and support from Congress and the leaders of the border states to complete the wall.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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This vegetarian capsule includes a number of ingredients thought to ease stress, support digestion, and promote healthy hair, skin, and nails—including organic reishi, maca, chamomile, aloe, algae (vitamin C), and more.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Full-body scan startups aiming to detect early-signs of cancer or chronic conditions have soared in popularity among venture capitalists and received celebrity endorsements.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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For the record, yes, that's an endorsement of Trump.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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After several citywide votes over whether the land should remain open space, be developed into housing and shops, or a mix of both, the decision has been announced by Mayor Mike Johnston: the full property will become a park.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Noem, a Trump ally who is in her second term as governor, received seven votes from Democrats.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump has named a number of China hard-liners among his Cabinet picks, including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., his nominee for secretary of state, who is under Chinese government sanctions over his criticism of the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Russia’s role in global energy trade continues to evolve amid sanctions, while the U.S. and China are competing for leadership in critical minerals and clean energy technologies.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The move prompted a rare statement from the leaders of the National Archives, who contended the amendment couldn't be certified without action from Congress or the judicial system because states did not meet the deadline established by Congress for ratification.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The amendment, which passed Congress with a two-thirds majority in 1972, was an early victim of modern culture war politics and was officially ratified by two-thirds of the states with Virginia’s ratification in January 2020.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
17 Jan. 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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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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