nod

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It also features a nod to Musk’s business philosophy, touting his “algorithm” for efficiency, and his focus on developing “truth-seeking” artificial-intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

One battle scene is scored to 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” simply as a nod to a He-Man mash-up video that went viral back in 2005, a clash as wonky as it sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The new name is a nod to the year the Bill of Rights, including the Second Amendment, was ratified, King said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The nod of approval comes ahead of Apple’s week-long Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins June 8.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When I pass a runner wearing a Philadelphia Rock ’n’ Roll Half-Marathon T-shirt, we smile and nod at each other.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison