Sentences with phrase «big nod to»

It's a great tablet to use, it offers solid performance and battery life, and that bundled keyboard is a big nod to the productivity ambitions that the Z4 Tablet harbours.

Multiple views In a big nod to new technologies, Chevrolet gave the Stingray an LCD tachometer.

That's a big nod to Scotland, which voted Remain and where the SNP is threatening to demand a new vote on independence.

The biggest nod to the Toyota Mirai comes with the car's C - pillar, where a black treatment attempts to imbue the four - door hatchback with a floating - roof look.

And in 2009, we highlighted the role SXSW was playing in helping to steer the music industry in a more sustainable direction, but despite those valuable efforts, the 2011 expansion into a standalone conference devoted to sustainability marked the biggest nod to sustainability to - date for the SXSW brand.

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In a nod to the importance of marketing in an industry predicated on romance, intrigue and obsession, Lucara's new tag line, «Where Bigger Is,» leaves no doubt as to how it's positioning for the future.

The New York Times even referred to it as «the next borough,» a nod to its proximity to the Big Apple and the Amtrak train that gets you from city to city in just over an hour — less than it takes some Brooklynites to make their way to Manhattan.

The benefits of trade should be shared more widely, he said, with a system that does more to include poor countries, small firms, marginalised groups and entrepreneurs — an apparent nod to anti-globalisation activists who say that secretive trade talks are exclusively aimed at helping big business.

The move is a nod to the needs of big companies looking for flexible real estate solutions for an ever more mobile and far - flung workforce.

I nodded towards the man next to me and said, «This gentleman is a big fan and would love a picture with you but he wasn't sure if you would mind.»

She nodded understandingly when I said I could never find time to work on big, high - impact projects.

Meanwhile, Netflix (nflx) is second to only Time Warner's HBO (twx) in terms of TV category nods (nine to HBO's 12), while the streaming giant also picked up three big nominations in the film categories, including two for its original feature film Mudbound.

Laced with nods to «80s synth pop and big ballads that show off their vocal range, the album is a standout, even on a label known for showcasing groundbreaking artists.

;) This was my daughter's reaction on the first bite ---- rolling eyes, mouth full (too full to say a word) and an immediate thumbs up and big nod with her head;) When she freed the other hand to get the rest of the cookie in, she jointed the other thumb in two thumbs up!!

I really didn't expect that to happen at all, but my husband and I both polished off big plates of this before looking up at each other, rubbing our bellies and nodding our heads.

A-Lister, made with BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, a super-premium mixing rum, is a nod to the guys» next big Hollywood project in the form of Vinnie's directorial debut and is best enjoyed alongside your own entourage before you catch the film in theaters this summer.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has previously overlooked the French striker when naming his starting line - up to take on the bigger teams in the division, and with close rivals Spurs coming up this weekend, there is calls that he should be given the nod for the crunch match.

And obviously a big shout out to Iwobi one Kenobi, He gets my best new comer award and commiseration to Campbell, Unlucky son, you showed fighting spirit, improved performances, scored and assisted goals but for some reason or another, you got dropped, whilst an unimpressive Ramsey got the nod?

But a Big Ten champion that ranks No. 4 is probably going to get the nod.

The former Southampton youth product was ruled out of yesterday's game, but had previously been a key figure in the system which accommodated Alexis Sanchez in a central role, and his absence may have played a big part in Giroud getting the nod to lead the line.

• The Big Ten is still shut out of the playoff field for now, a nod to the very real possibility that its top three contenders cannibalize each other's chances in the coming months.

For Team Rafferty — they managed to pick up a big 3 points on this night, and while many people could chuckle and say «who needs 3 points» — these guys will be the ones laughing when those 3 points give them the nod over another team come Playoff time.

It remains to be seen if either Jesus or Sterling get the nod back in the starting line - up, although given Aguero has now bagged 29 goals in 34 games this season, it would be a questionable decision to leave him out on such a big occasion.

Pittsburgh backup Michael Vick (Hamstring) is listed as doubtful which means that Landry Jones would get the nod if Big Ben is unable to go.

Petr Cech still has plenty of time to establish himself as number one but, at this moment, and with the Czech Republic shot - stopper showing signs of decline, Big Jens gets the nod.

Another big nod goes to Santi Cazorla who has really turned around his dismal season.

Ji - Sung Park is expected to get the nod ahead of Nani on the left wing considering Sir Alex's preference to play the hard - working Korean in big matches in the past.

With a nod to Miss Jane, until recently, only very privileged women have been able to act on their yen for men who are «big and dumb.»

Combine that with heartburn, a bad back, the constant need to pee and the sheer discomfort of sleeping with a big bump, no matter what position you choose, and it's no wonder why you can't nod off.

Over on Team Turner, campaign spokeswoman Jessica Proud took the opportunity to highlight the congressman's big get from last week — a nod from former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani — saying the poll results continue the «momentum - building» sparked by that endorsement, showing Turner as the favorite among Republican voters.

He told members that Martins» willingness to raise taxes is a big part of why he got the CSEA nod.

Now that Maloney has graduated from challenger to challengee — she's facing a primary from first - time candidate Reshma Saujani — she has received a nod from the big man himself (albeit in a statement).

Both lawmakers were contenders for the Working Families Party nod this weekend (with Schneiderman believed to be the favorite, considering his support by big WFP affiliates like SEIU 1199 and 32BJ).

We have a rollicking parliamentary lesson in «pairing», «nodding through», «wrecking amendments» and the rather ominous «usual channels» — and to avoid too much of a history lesson for an evening at the theatre, it's all set to a soundtrack of David Bowie and Sex Pistols, provided by a live band playing in front of Big Ben's sad old face.

But he also hinted that if his candidate doesn't get the nod, he'll join others within his party to focus on the biggest prize of the general election.

If Corker (former mayor of Chattanooga) is nominated, he will almost certainly win for the above reasons unless he has a big skeleton in the closet, but it will be a tossup if Bryan or Van Hillary get the nod as voters try to pick among unpalatable choices.

This was not a slight on the good people of Scotland's biggest city — this was a self - deprecating nod to the fact that the Conservatives have, for many years, not been very popular in Glasgow.

The identity of the Democratic candidate for the biggest prize up for grabs in Rosendale in November, the post of town supervisor, came as no surprise to anyone: Incumbent Jeanne Walsh was nominated by Joe Havranek and designated the candidate by the Democratic Committee without anyone else challenging her for the party nod.

It shouldn't be controversial to suggest that scientists ought to foster a culture of acceptance, in which it's OK to ask questions and own up to your deficiencies instead of hiding them behind a veneer of big words and nodding.

The doctor who posted the inkblots supported his argument with a nod to the optometric Snellen eye chart (it starts with that big letter E) which is posted on Wikipedia.

If you're a more advanced trainer who's used to training with explosive movements and big, compound exercises, you'll probably find yourself nodding your head at a lot of this information.

The joy of Erica and Brent's big day is contagious, and the adorable nods to golf and an old - time feel are just enough to have me smiling at each and every image.

As with most of my grail and top wish list items, I'd allotted a relatively generous budget in my mind for this particular garment, but even that didn't seem to be enough to unearth one that was, in a nod to Goldilocks, neither too small or too big.

I'm not a big fan of Kim Kardashian and I don't nod to many of her outfits but this animal print look is an exception.

The button front detailing is a nod to the»70s, and I love how this trend is back in a big way.

The subtle nod to the big day will translate perfectly for everyday wear!

I feel the kitchen is now bigger then ever, chippier, glamorous, and for sure a nod to french rustic that I love.

From the smallest of things like a smile, a touch to the shoulder, a nod of respect and acknowledgement, sharing one's lunch, or a light to see with, to bigger things like using one's vacation time to volunteer as a nurse in a war zone halfway across the planet.

And with a nod to red, which was big that season.

And for one more nod to the movie, I wore a big round shiny ring — it was my version of the big round shiny necklace that was gifted to Rosemary.