1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greeting
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Differing Tones Additionally, Canary Technologies highlights how a front desk greeting sets the tone for a guest's stay.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
These loyal companions love their humans unconditionally, greeting them at the door with a wagging tail or curling up at the foot of the bed, purring gently.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Like their greeting, the documentary comes as an unexpected and welcoming invitation to stay awhile, even play awhile.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Differing Tones Additionally, Canary Technologies highlights how a front desk greeting sets the tone for a guest's stay.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
That admirable assemblage doesn't even mention some of the more famous, anonymous individuals who started the day by greeting kids at Children's Wisconsin hospital in Wauwatosa.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
These loyal companions love their humans unconditionally, greeting them at the door with a wagging tail or curling up at the foot of the bed, purring gently.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2024
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Feel like sleeping in rather than rising for sun salutations?—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, his goals of expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enhancing coverage and affordability, addressing rural and mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs proved largely aspirational.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Any partnership or sponsorship agreement must include specific provisions addressing TikTok unavailability.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Protesters called for the reinstatement of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies banned by the Trump Administration and stronger hate speech laws, up to and including a ban on Nazi propaganda and salutes.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Musk was also accused of making a Nazi salute on stage during an event celebrating Trump's January inauguration.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Kook Run once again kicked off Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9 under the Encinitas welcome sign, on Coast Highway 101.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Berlin film festival kicked off its 75th anniversary event in style Thursday night, with the German and international film industry giving a warm welcome of a very cold and snowy night to new Berlinale director Trica Tuttle.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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