Pronunciation: /ə nɑd tu ˈwɔrdz ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
noun a nod - a gesture of acknowledgement or agreement
A1 She gave a nod to her friend across the room.
A2 The painting in the museum was a nod towards traditional art styles.
B1 The new restaurant menu includes a nod to vegetarian options.
B2 The author's latest book is a nod towards social justice issues.
C1 The redesign of the city park was a nod to sustainability and green spaces.
C2 The film director's use of black and white cinematography was a nod towards classic Hollywood movies.
preposition to/towards - indicating direction or intention
A1 She gave a nod to her friend across the room.
A2 The painting was a nod towards traditional Japanese art.
B1 The new restaurant menu is a nod to local cuisine.
B2 His latest novel is a nod towards the political climate of the 1960s.
C1 The fashion designer's collection includes a nod to retro styles.
C2 The film director's use of black and white cinematography is a nod towards classic cinema.
formal The architect's design for the new building includes a nod towards sustainable materials.
informal The chef's recipe for the dish was a nod to her grandmother's cooking.
slang The rapper's new song is a nod to the old school hip-hop style.
figurative The painting's use of color is a nod towards the artist's emotional state.
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