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thumbs up

[thuhmz-uhp] / ˈθʌmzˈʌp /
NOUN
stamp of approval
Synonyms
WEAK
approval go-ahead green light rubber stamp satisfaction
thumbs-up
NOUN
stamp of approval
Synonyms
WEAK
approval go ahead green light rubber-stamp satisfaction
Antonyms
STRONGEST
thumbs-down

Example Sentences

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But in the video itself, the signs on Croydon's North End are in English, the cyclist has no balaclava and Caz is giving him the thumbs up after a friendly chat.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

She flashed two thumbs up to her coaching team before dropping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

“Why in the world would we give a seal of approval or a thumbs up to make you the largest behemoth on the planet related to content?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

He has a big grin, giving two thumbs up.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Gabi flashes me a double thumbs up as I get up to take my turn.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler