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 That means if, for whatever reason, things don't work out, the Blackhawks can deal him without having to go through the headache of him waiving his no-move clause or giving the thumbs-up to any trades. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino got the thumbs-up on Friday to return to the Royals, but his right thumb carries the reminders of some tough times. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The one making the thumbs-up sign looks a little bit like an older Will Forte, the former Saturday Night Live cast member. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 Her boyfriend Eric Lopez looked at her, making a thumbs-up sign with both hands, which made her laugh. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbs-up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up

Noun

The nominating body behind the Golden Globe Awards agreed, giving Parton a nod for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, one of her six total nominations.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Jones still seems to be the front-runner to get the Week 1 nod.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

Jumbo loans have stricter approval processes, lower debt-to-income (DTI) ratio requirements and higher down payment demands than most conventional loans.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
But in 2018 Trump signed the Right to Try Act, which allows terminally ill patients to access certain experimental drugs and immunotherapy treatments that have not received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

But to overcome 30 years of Republican dominance, Talarico needs votes from everywhere.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
General shareholders meeting could be crucial Reuters said at a general shareholders meeting, unions have no vote, and Lower Saxony controls 20%.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

The administration has broadened its Treasury sanctions on the Islamic regime while also increasing pressure on Iran’s business partners.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
In comments posted on X earlier this month, Zelenskyy called on the country’s partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with further air defense support.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

The agreement will be presented to union members for ratification on Friday.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 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