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thumbs-up

[thuhmz-uhp] / ˈθʌmzˈʌp /
NOUN
stamp of approval
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STRONGEST


thumbs up


Example Sentences

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According to the Associated Press, Bryant flashed a thumbs up to a person in the courtroom before leaving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 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

He said it was good to see Sinners get "this broad a series of accolades and thumbs up from across the whole industry".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

They waved and gave me the thumbs up sign.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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