THUMBS-DOWNS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

thumbs-downs

noun

plural of thumbs-down

as in reprehensions

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Noun

The criticisms reflect the deep bond that many Christians, particularly evangelicals, feel with Lewis, who promoted Christian teachings and themes through fiction and nonfiction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of concerns and criticisms regarding the handling and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in society.

— Paul M. Nakasone, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticisms

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Recent campaign filings by the Yes on Proposition 45 campaign revealed two donations that quickly drew condemnations from Democratic leaders.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
By the time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived on the floor of the United Nations, his country had been on the receiving end of scores of condemnations from the podium for two days.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of condemnations

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage lingering concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of denunciations

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Proposals that could affect the budget were denied, according to the union, with many rejections coming at the last minute.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Stallone endured an avalanche of rejections from agents who felt his slurry speech and asymmetrical mouth were liabilities — the very traits, of course, that would mark him as an original in a few short years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rejections

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