The other guard stepped forward as well, responding to a subtle nod from the director.

I think it's quite a smart idea: a subtle nod to the reflective role the Web site plays.

Following the book theme of the last two albums, the album title may be a subtle nod to 1984, the year it was released.

He offered a subtle nod and she turned haughtily back to address the captain.

The senior partner gave a subtle nod to the two chairs next to him.

She moved her head in a subtle nod toward the counter.

Noticing the engineer's interest, he acknowledged him with a subtle nod.

He shoots me a subtle nod to make sure I understand.

With a subtle nod, she tells me the rest.

But then he gave her a slow, subtle nod of his head.