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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Along with 31 thumbs-ups, eight angry faces and several other emojis, the post got 24 comments.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2025
Zoom has a tendency to read “I’m scratching my face” as “I’m raising my hand,” and at least in my experience only responds to the most aggressive of thumbs-ups.
From The Verge ● Apr. 20, 2022
When the jurors were discharged and Guzman stood to leave the courtroom, the couple traded thumbs-ups.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2019
So Abby has earned King's stamp of approval, as well as a string of thumbs-ups in reviews across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2016
The Monday after the game, everyone at school was staring at me again, but instead of suspicious glances and droopy, pitying stares, I was getting nods of admiration, thumbs-ups, and smiles.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
