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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

On X, Kurt Caz dismissed criticism of the thumbnail as "clickbait" and said "if you're going to do a hit piece on me do it properly".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

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 said nothing; insistently, she tapped the letter with her thumbnail.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin