THUMBS-UP Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

thumbs-up

noun

Definition of thumbs-up

as in nod

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Recent Examples of thumbs-up Afterward, co-host Julianne Hough asked Stiles what performing to Parton’s song meant to her, with the actress revealing that the thumbs-up from the country icon was super important for her and Sosa. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Carsello was fitted with a head-and-neck stabilizer and placed on a stretcher but appeared conscious and repeatedly gave a thumbs-up sign as he was taken off the field. — Scott Held, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 On night one of the singer’s 30-show stint at MSG, he was filmed giving his fiancée an adorable thumbs-up gesture from the stage. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Kohberger snapped a thumbs-up selfie after the incident, according to Heather Barnhart, a digital forensic expert. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up

Noun

Tatari is Maori for filter, a nod to the company’s New Zealander roots.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The movie scored Eisenberg a nod for best screenplay and Culkin a best supporting actor win at last year’s Oscars, but the film could have turned out very differently.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

Qatar supplied the money with Israel’s approval, even as Israeli officials publicly criticized Doha for financing Hamas, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Despite high approval among conservative voters, Cruz’s two reelection campaigns attracted fierce challenges from Democrats, including a near loss in 2018 to former congressman Beto O’Rourke.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

One reason for his endorsement is that Bass declined to consent to Mejia performing an audit into her signature homelessness program Inside Safe.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
If endorsement is withdrawn, the Home Office may curtail the visa.

— Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorsement

Noun

Not only will the risk of Russian interference be at an all-time high, but a nationwide vote will create high concentrations of civilians ripe for strikes.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Fan votes kept him on the show until Tuesday, when he and Carson, and her burgeoning baby bump, were eliminated.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

His administration also has long entertained ways to unwind certain sanctions on Russia in a bid to secure a peace deal with Ukraine — one that would also help ease inflation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The bipartisan act passed the Senate by an overwhelming 86-11 margin, reflecting the broad support for sanctions in the United States.

— Joel R. Levin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

His civil rights advocacy was met with violent opposition, especially after the ratification of the 15th Amendment in February of 1870.

— Timothy Welbeck, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
Six months later, the ratification of the 13th Amendment permanently ended slavery in the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ratification

Noun

The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026