Synonyms of thumbs-upnext
: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement

Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence

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In the photo, Cohn is smiling and giving a thumbs-up. Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026 Wells, hidden in a tiny video-village setup inside one of the set’s curtained exam rooms, grins at the monitor and turns around to give Einesman a thumbs-up. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 In this photo, Glover (left) gives a thumbs-up and Koch (right) throws out a wave to the camera as the two smile and take in their momentous achievement. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026 The ad, shared Thursday by Inside Elections journalist Jacob Rubashkin on the social platform X, opens with a photo of Massie and the president smiling and flashing thumbs-ups. Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thumbs-up was in 1892

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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbs-up. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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