yes
adverb
(used to express affirmation or assent or to mark the addition of something emphasizing and amplifying a previous statement).
yeses
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pluralof yes.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the reality is that celebrating these special days is expensive — and seven yeses add up pretty quickly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The choir got a standing ovation and four yeses from the judges after performing Never Enough from The Greatest Showman.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Speculations have varied from hard yeses to a rainbow of bargaining; maybe in 2016, but definitely not in 2020 or 2024.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2025
As an image of the final object — Verner Panton’s 1990s Vilbert chair — was added atop the pile of yeses, Antonelli appraised the victors and nodded.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
Hesitations're yeses or nos if the questioner already knows the answer.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
