: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement
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However, users can mark any ad with a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to help manage their ads preferences.—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026 An image of Maduro in handcuffs wearing a blue sweatshirt and giving a thumbs-up was followed immediately by a marketing meme posted by that sweatshirt’s manufacturer; scroll more and there’s the same photo, now with Maduro’s face replaced by Charlie Kirk’s.—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026 Cakulo Oversized Checkered Sweater Dress Sweater dresses take the guesswork out of piecing together an outfit that’s both stylish and cozy on cold days, and this option from Cakulo gets a thumbs-up for its flattering drape and $20 price tag.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026 One of them gives me a thumbs-up.—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up