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got the nod

ADJECTIVE

chosen

Synonyms

STRONG

called conscript elect exclusive named pegged pick picked select selected

WEAK

popular preferential tabbed

Antonyms

WEAK

ignored inferior

Example Sentences

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Brady got the nod as MVP with 466 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Debutant Jake Weatherald got the nod for Perth.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

So, with striker Yoane Wissa sidelined with a knee injury, Gordon got the nod to lead the line.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

In such a crowded field of talent under consideration, Walz got the nod not by default.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2024

The pink boy also got the nod from the Rhodes Scholarship committee.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel