: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement
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After waiting in line, Mr. Biden gave a thumbs-up to election workers at 12:23 p.m. ET.—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024 The post featured an image of Snoopy doing a thumbs-up in front of a voting box while standing next to the American flag.—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024 Back in July, LeBron James gave White an unqualified verbal thumbs-up as a two-way player.—Hunter Felt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Upon arriving at the courthouse in Manhattan, Adams gave a thumbs-up to onlookers but made no statement as he was escorted inside.—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thumbs-up
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