: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement

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The movie has great reviews and immediate thumbs-up from fans. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025 In the picture, he is seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025 Styles, 31, posed for a selfie giving a thumbs-up and joined several people for a jog in a brown jacket, jeans and loafers while carrying a yellow tote bag. Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The response was a resounding thumbs-up to what her daughter had come up with. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 May. 2025.

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