nod of approval

A few artists seem to give a nod of approval to the ideological art in question.

So were hers; she gave a slow nod of approval.

Giving a nod of approval, Banjo went out to the street.

She gave him a quick nod of approval and turned to give the crew new orders.

He gave me a nod and a smile, almost of approval.

He did so, giving her a little nod of approval.

Some environmental groups gave a cautious nod of approval to the agreement as a good start.

The guard gave her a nod of disappointed approval and turned his attention to the road.

The Mog-ur looked at each man and received a nod of approval.

A glance over to the ambassador showed a nod of approval on his part.