as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
we said our hellos and got right down to business
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Recent Examples of hello
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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The exterior of the property is grandiose, with white columns accentuating a stately brick façade and a circular driveway greeting guests.Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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The welcome platters of Champagne greeting guests into the space had been swapped for fries and chicken tenders.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Homecomings usually are full of warm welcomes, fond appreciation and admiration.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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