as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
we said our hellos and got right down to business
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Intelligence agents occasionally tail people of interest, sometimes overtly (and occasionally even offer a friendly hello from their cars).
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Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 19 May 2024
At the beach, where Mermaid Barbies and Merman Kens pop up from the water to say their hellos, pale pink sand sparkles on the shore.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 July 2023
During the passing period, Mark never hesitates to greet our students with development disabilities with a hello or a handshake.
—Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024
Keeping with the spirit of the movie, the Kens were not invited to spend the night, and Gosling, who was unable to stop by for a hello, sent a Scottish man to play the bagpipes and recite the classic Braveheart speech to the Barbies.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2023
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Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 19 May 2024
At the beach, where Mermaid Barbies and Merman Kens pop up from the water to say their hellos, pale pink sand sparkles on the shore.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 July 2023
During the passing period, Mark never hesitates to greet our students with development disabilities with a hello or a handshake.
—Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024
Keeping with the spirit of the movie, the Kens were not invited to spend the night, and Gosling, who was unable to stop by for a hello, sent a Scottish man to play the bagpipes and recite the classic Braveheart speech to the Barbies.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
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Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But relationship building with an instructor often goes way beyond a Venmo salute or a midday meal (clients typically foot the bill for a nice on-mountain lunch).Stacey Lastoe, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms.Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
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Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max. Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Trump also likes to make an entrance from the air, often flying over his rallies as a preliminary greeting.Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Day of the Dead greetings Despite its cheerful appearance, Dia de los Muertos is a somber holiday to honor those who have passed on.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The night opened with a warm welcome from Dea Lawrence, Variety’s chief operating and marketing officer, followed by remarks from TikTok’s media and entertainment director Reia Davidson.Meredith Woerner, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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