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thumbs up

[thuhmz-uhp] / ˈθʌmzˈʌp /


thumbs-up
NOUN
stamp of approval
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STRONGEST


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After the hearing, Hill smiled to journalists and gave thumbs up.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She gives me a thumbs up, and with a kiss and a warm hug, we say goodbye.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

Dylan responded with a GIF of SpongeBob giving two thumbs up and said he’ll be there.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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