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 That means if, for whatever reason, things don't work out, the Blackhawks can deal him without having to go through the headache of him waiving his no-move clause or giving the thumbs-up to any trades. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino got the thumbs-up on Friday to return to the Royals, but his right thumb carries the reminders of some tough times. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The one making the thumbs-up sign looks a little bit like an older Will Forte, the former Saturday Night Live cast member. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 Her boyfriend Eric Lopez looked at her, making a thumbs-up sign with both hands, which made her laugh. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up

Noun

The nominating body behind the Golden Globe Awards agreed, giving Parton a nod for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, one of her six total nominations.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Jones still seems to be the front-runner to get the Week 1 nod.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

Beaver’s letter said the county’s approval processes complied with applicable legal standards, and the county has no jurisdiction over federal or state level approvals.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Zelenskyy said that earlier this year, the Defense Ministry had told him that SpaceX had agreed to allow Ukraine to use Starlink over Russian territory to carry out deep strike operations, subject to political approval.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Wesseh said Liberia’s development needs may have influenced the government’s decision, with officials hoping the agreement would bring support from Washington.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Next, workers will install new cables, bolted into the five main branches, to stabilize the tree before removing the old supports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Bucky the Beaver, mascot of the Beavercreek Local Schools, visited the meeting ahead of the unanimous vote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, the jury’s deliberations took more than 60 hours after an initial vote of eight for acquittal and four for guilty.

— Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

The administration has broadened its Treasury sanctions on the Islamic regime while also increasing pressure on Iran’s business partners.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
In comments posted on X earlier this month, Zelenskyy called on the country’s partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with further air defense support.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026