THUMBS-UP Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

thumbs-up

noun

Definition of thumbs-up

as in nod

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Recent Examples of thumbs-up 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 Thankfully, not only does Springsteen enjoy the whole shtick, but Azaria got his personal thumbs-up in an unexpected way. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up

Noun

Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
As gut health trends surge, from fiber-heavy diets to microbiome therapies, centuries-old fermentation is suddenly in the spotlight — even earning a nod in the federal government’s latest dietary guidelines.

— Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
One reason ibogaine has struggled to win approval in the past is a lack of financial incentive, Barsuglia said.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

The judge stressed that his order should not be mistaken as an endorsement of the Department of Justice’s decision to abandon the case.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
None of the other candidates appear to have garnered significant endorsements yet.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of endorsement

Noun

That's because budget bills only need a simple majority to survive, unlike other legislation in the Senate that requires 60 votes.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
The voting bill has been flatly rejected by Democrats and would require 60 votes to prevail in the Senate.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

Trump signed in May 2026 targeting those responsible for repression in Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has steadily widened the sanctions list to target the government’s main sources of revenue.

— Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The lawsuit says the sanctions, triggered by ICC war-crimes probes in Gaza, have forced groups to halt evidence-sharing, cut ties with Palestinian advocates and censor their own speech.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

Her work eventually led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, securing voting rights for American women.

— Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Amending the Constitution would require support from two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the nation's state legislatures.

— James Powel, USA Today, 5 July 2026