: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement
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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
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