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
Once flew across the country for a male cousin’s wedding and never got so much as a hello from either him or his wife.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Cheadle moves with ease, as smooth as the jazz playing over the speakers, ensuring all present get a personal hello.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Sep. 2024
The two greeted their mom with a hello before sending separate messages.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
Rather than bonding over complaints about bin night or suburb gossip, these small friendships were built out of waves, smiles, and quick hellos in passing.
—Gyan Yankovich, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024
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Erin Clack, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Cheadle moves with ease, as smooth as the jazz playing over the speakers, ensuring all present get a personal hello.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Sep. 2024
The two greeted their mom with a hello before sending separate messages.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
Rather than bonding over complaints about bin night or suburb gossip, these small friendships were built out of waves, smiles, and quick hellos in passing.
—Gyan Yankovich, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hello
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The North Carolina shelter said one of its workers was entering the adoption center at about 9 a.m. and heard someone share an enthusiastic greeting.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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After an exchange of greetings, my partner and his associate will begin discussing work.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 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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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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