thumbs-up
noun
an act, instance, or gesture of assent, approval, or the like.
thumbs-ups
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pluralof thumbs-up.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I get thumbs-ups from Mustang drivers and cool head nods from Challenger owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Along with 31 thumbs-ups, eight angry faces and several other emojis, the post got 24 comments.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2025
Driving a vehicle that garners that level of attention means lots of nods, thumbs-ups, and the brief conversation after parking in a public lot.
From The Verge ● Aug. 8, 2022
When the jurors were discharged and Guzman stood to leave the courtroom, the couple traded thumbs-ups.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2019
Thorn gave her two thumbs-ups and said it so cheerfully, Seven knew she meant it sincerely.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
