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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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The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Hato's half-volley from just inside the area whistled into the top corner, earning the teenage defender a thumbs-up from Rosenior.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Earlier in the week, the governor said Staff Sgt Wolfe had responded to a nurse with a thumbs-up and was able to move his toes.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

It's mostly a thumbs-up for Birmingham's Christmas market when it comes to authenticity, then - but how does it compare to one in Germany?

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

I know his text is going to be the double emoji response he sends all the time—a thumbs-up and praying hands—and that’s exactly what shows up on my screen.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner