: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement

Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence

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The media-shy company announced the change on its Instagram account, where a lot of fans offered their thumbs-up. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025 The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Those of us with travel-sized hair dryers or styling tools gave it a thumbs-up, knowing how chaotic packing attachments can be. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 The selfie shows the suspect smiling at the camera and giving a thumbs-up gesture. Lauren Del Valle, Jean Casarez and Holly Yan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thumbs-up was in 1892

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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbs-up. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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