thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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"It seems to be getting the thumbs up on social media from Scotland fans but there has been a dispute about whether it is pink or orange," Husband told BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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 smiled, he pointed, he gave a thumbs up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

He has a big grin, giving two thumbs up.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Frank S., puffy-eyed and slouching on the bench, gives me two thumbs up.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King