: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement

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The response was a resounding thumbs-up to what her daughter had come up with. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 That same month, the European Commission gave it the thumbs-up, noting that the transaction does not pose any significant anti-competitive concerns. Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025 In the picture, a slightly wary — but still smirking — Ronson lies back in a hospital gown while giving the camera a thumbs-up. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Apr. 2025.

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