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thumbs-up

[thuhmz-uhp] / ˈθʌmzˈʌp /
NOUN
stamp of approval
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thumbs up


Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"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

She flashed two thumbs up to her coaching team before dropping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

The FDA blessed its trial design, and agency staffers gave Moderna a thumbs up to apply for approval last August based on the results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

When it was time for me to do my bar routine, I looked around and saw she was smiling at me from the sidelines with both thumbs up.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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