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

Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence

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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

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 Jun. 2026.

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