: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement
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Over 30 years later, and fans are still giving a thumbs-up to Full House!—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026 Siskel panned it, but Ebert gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026 But other Republicans appear to be waiting for a thumbs-up from the White House.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 June 2026 In one of the clips, Sweeney excitedly gave Braun a thumbs-up.—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up