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

Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence

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As Smith talked to reporters after the game, Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub walked by and gave him a thumbs-up. Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025 Her phone started buzzing, with exclamation points, thumbs-ups, and hearts. Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025 The 32-year-old singer followed up the long pause with a thumbs-up and a middle finger. Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025 Elon Musk has given the thumbs-up to some Tesla drivers texting behind the wheel. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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