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Example Sentences

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Gensler’s daughter created the show’s thumbnail art; his son-in-law built its website.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

But if that thumbnail sketch makes “Lux” sound like homework, the songs themselves are immediate and visceral, and the singer’s impassioned delivery is an invitation to listen more closely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

There's also a historian who tracked his thumbnail growth for 35 years, and physics researchers exploring the mysteries of pasta sauce.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The creator economy also has more specialized roles, such as thumbnail designers — people who create the images used to tease videos on sites including YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

He kept his eyes firmly on the Coke bottle label, his thumbnail scraping the wet paper away.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness