nod

Example Sentences

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In the centre of Social Circle is a replica of a well, a nod to the origins of the town, which was established in 1832.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The track is a nod to Frank Ocean’s commercially unreleased track of the same name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A month after the vote, he called supporters to set up loosely connected associations to handle on-the-ground organising, dubbed "TISZA islands", a nod to the party sharing its name with the country's longest river.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The move would be a nod to the retail investors who have helped power shares of the electric-vehicle maker and are often fans of Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I nod to the portrait and realize my mistake just as I’m doing so.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse