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nods

  • plural
    of nod.
    nod
    verb (used without object)
    to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
  • present tense form
    of nod (3rd person singular).
    nod
    verb (used without object)
    to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.

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Each piece of clothing within the collection nods to a futuristic past garnished by pops of primary colors while signaling toward a future of “systemized intuition” where utility is the ultimate framework.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

But it also nods to what both “Transamerica” and “Travelin’ Thru” do so well, suggesting that there are various interpretations for everything in life.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

I’ve loved the nods from people also wearing Knicks gear on their morning coffee runs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

He has nine Pro Bowl selections and three All-Pro nods under his belt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

Lou looks over at my grandma, who nods slightly.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold