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[thuhm-neyl] / ˈθʌmˌneɪl /


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The devices created in Lozano's lab are about the size of a thumbnail.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The thumbnail of each video features Muñoz’s ever-emotive face, as well as her signature orange-and-white outfit and large orange head bow.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

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

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




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