salaam

noun

Definition of salaamnext
as in curtsy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salaam
  1. curtsy
  2. salute
  3. bow
  4. obeisance
  5. bob
  6. nod
  7. respect
  8. homage
Noun
  • Kate Middleton’s return to royal life continues with her biggest diplomatic undertaking since announcing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year — and included an impeccable curtsy to father-in-law King Charles.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Every accommodating smile feels barbed, every curtsy an attack, every look of serene placidity a mask.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of curtsy
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of salute
Noun
  • Famous people or characters that use a bow and arrow.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Attendees don traditional costumes (check the festival website for tips on tying your dirndl bow) and are invited to compete in feats of strength and beer-drinking contests.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bow
Noun
  • One of the West’s most glaring vulnerabilities to the influence of Russia—and China and Iran—is Hungary’s self-abnegating obeisance to those countries.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Former New York Times journalists Bari Weiss, Nellie Bowles and Adam Rubinstein have each described Times editors who demanded Hafez Assad-like obeisance to certain Political Truths Of The Left and who brooked little departure from them.
    Jeff Robbins, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of obeisance
Noun
  • Kendall kept her hair and makeup simple, styling her short bob in subtle curls a la Marilyn Monroe and tying it all together with a dark lip.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Fittingly, the humor bobs and weaves, setting up punchlines only to pivot to a zinger.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Much attention was paid to the choice of vintage glass lighting fixtures, a nod to the long history of glassmaking here.
    Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 Dec. 2024
  • There were also design nods and restaurants themed to other big adventure stories like Finding Nemo, Coco, Moana, and even recent hits like Jungle Cruise and more.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of nod
Noun
  • Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Years later, one of my cousins even stopped eating meat in my presence out of respect for my diet.
    Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of respect
Noun
  • The Cabinet of Caligari (1962) Name notwithstanding, The Cabinet of Caligari is more freewheeling stylistic homage than remake.
    Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The arch is just one piece of a resort where design and cultural homage are woven into every detail.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of homage
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Thesaurus Entries Near salaam

sakes

salaam

salable

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“Salaam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salaam. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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