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

Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence

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And Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the team, is the first to give the idea a double thumbs-up. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 As to whether the megaprojects bill is ultimately a thumbs-up or thumbs-down for taxpayers, Dardick said all the questions raised in the treasurer's study need to be answered. Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 26 May 2026 Sure, there is the occasional thumbs-up button. Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up. Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026 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 28 May. 2026.

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