thumbs-up

noun

ˈthəmz-ˈəp 

: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement

Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kohberger snapped a thumbs-up selfie after the incident, according to Heather Barnhart, a digital forensic expert. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The case has been appealed to the 9th Circuit, where Department of Justice lawyers have requested the court to ‘thumbs-up, thumbs-down’ the settlement. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

At one point, the new members crowded along the railing, throwing up peace signs, thumbs-ups and heart hands. — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

The contractor even threw a thumbs-up to a passing news chopper. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thumbs-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup