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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Alex: These kinds of greetings will happen dozens of times while talking to JJ.
—Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The event kicked off with the Apollo’s Senior Director of Programming, Leatrice Ellzy, greeting the crowd and letting everyone know that one of the night’s stars — Busta Rhymes — got his start at the Apollo more than 30 years before.
—Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
No approach is made, no greeting shouted, no gaze returned.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Alex: These kinds of greetings will happen dozens of times while talking to JJ.
—Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Therefore, showing up on time and prepared, and greeting your interviewer courteously will go a long way in making a positive first impression.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The event kicked off with the Apollo’s Senior Director of Programming, Leatrice Ellzy, greeting the crowd and letting everyone know that one of the night’s stars — Busta Rhymes — got his start at the Apollo more than 30 years before.
—Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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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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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First teaching, and then drilling me on the correct way to stand at attention and salute (the whole hair and makeup team joyfully participated in this part).Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Charles' birthday is also being marked with gun salutes at the Tower of London and in the capital's parks.Staff and wire reports, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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There, a narrator and singer welcomes and regales guests with tales of how different Latin countries present stories of Santa Claus, or, say, the joy of unwrapping a tamale.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The couple received a royal welcome from Kate Middleton and Prince William earlier during the day.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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