nod

Example Sentences

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That 2011 start date was a nod to Congress’s squeamishness about any reform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Some attendees even paid tribute to one of the most famous footnotes of Obama’s presidency by wearing tan suits, a lighthearted nod to the outfit that once sparked outsized political controversy.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

In attack, substitute Marcus Rashford scored England's final goal in the 4-2 victory after replacing new Barcelona buy Anthony Gordon, who got the nod to start on the left flank.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Vance told Fox News -- a joking nod to Trump, who once hosted the reality TV competition show "The Apprentice."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

I was pleased that the dress was at least a nod to my own culture.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu