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the nod

NOUN
agreement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approval arrangement charter compromise covenant deal lease negotiation pact protocol settlement transaction understanding
STRONG
acknowledgment adjudication affidavit assent avowal bargain bond cartel codicil compact confirmation indenture note oath okay recognition stipulation treaty writ
WEAK
piece of paper
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement misunderstanding refusal rejection
STRONG
denial ignorance veto
NOUN
approbation
Synonyms
STRONG
admiration approval bells consent endorsement esteem favor go ahead okay permission recognition sanction support
WEAK
high regard
Antonyms
STRONG
denial disagreement disapproval disfavor dislike hatred opposition refusal rejection veto
WEAK
criticism disapprobation
NOUN
approval
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blessing confirmation consent endorsement go ahead green light license mandate permission ratification recommendation sanction support
STRONG
acquiescence assent bells compliance concurrence countenance leave okay validation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ban condemnation denial disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition refusal veto
STRONG
disagreement dissent
WEAK
disfavor dislike hatred rejection
NOUN
decision
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement arrangement choice compromise determination finding judgment opinion outcome resolution result ruling selection settlement verdict
STRONG
accommodation adjudication adjustment arbitration declaration end prearrangement preference reconciliation sentence showdown understanding
WEAK
adjudicature the call
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause disagreement dissension indecision refusal source
WEAK
deferment deferral delay indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering
NOUN
endorsement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocacy affirmation approval backing commercial confirmation favor permission ratification recommendation signature
STRONG
approbation countersignature fiat go ahead okay qualification sanction stroke superscription warrant
WEAK
championing green light hubba-hubba pat on back seal of approval subscription to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disapproval disfavor opposition veto
STRONG
refusal
WEAK
censure rejection
NOUN
high sign
Synonyms
WEAK
alert signal the wink warning signal

Example Sentences

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The index isn’t just a compilation of the largest U.S. companies, and the largest eligible candidates don’t always get the nod when it’s time to make changes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

White has started just 15 times for Arsenal this season, but his performances in Arsenal's run to a Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City and the Champions League last 16 got him the nod.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

On the bench, hooker Peato Mauvaka comes in for Maxime Lamothe, prop Georges-Henri Colombe replaces Regis Montagne and centre Pierre-Louis Barassi is given the nod over Noah Nene.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

It is a minor detail for Armella, a background actor in the crime series "High Potential" who is as excited to get the nod as a movie star receiving an Academy Award.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Mary Jane nodded, but Eloise didn’t look over to get the nod.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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