1
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Recent Examples of salutation
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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
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
Sun salutations combined with boat and plank pose can be a great start to getting the body moving and strengthening the core and other muscles.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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
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
Sun salutations combined with boat and plank pose can be a great start to getting the body moving and strengthening the core and other muscles.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for salutation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
Noun
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Shaw’s salute echoed the iconic gesture made by U.S. athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Olympicsto protest racial injustice.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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A number of left-wing figures and Trump critics accused Bannon of giving a Nazi salute on stage at CPAC.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pino’s supervisors filed 30 commendations for perseverance, investigative skills, professionalism, reduction of crime, dedication to duty and team spirit.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Video captured the extended greeting between the presidents, who patted each other's shoulders and firmly shook hands for around 15 seconds.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This simple holiday greeting between colleagues was, in fact, a landmark event in the history of telecommunications: Papworth had just sent the first text message.—
Scott Nover,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The citation could cost you at least $200, according to city hall.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The findings stem from Tesla’s failure to provide employees working outdoors with adequate cooldown breaks in shaded areas, according to a citation issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, in December.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But viewers had to wait until the show's climactic final moments to hear which character delivers that official welcome — the grand dame of The Real Housewives of Potomac herself, Karen Huger.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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In a previous post, Shakira had thanked her Peruvian fans for a warm welcome to the country alongside a series of photos showing the singer greeting crowds of well wishers.—
Gerardo Lemos,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Frost is the president of the Hymn Society of the United States and Canada, giving recitals and leading hymn concerts throughout the country.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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The hymn originated as a poem written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, with its verses paired with music composed by Johnson’s brother, John Rosamond Johnson.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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The idea of dreaming up an extensive book charting decades of Black fashion history is an homage to the unheard voices and the figures who paved their journeys over the course of their lives.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The look was perfected using five OPI shades, including the cobalt blue hue, Fiyero's My Mani, from the brand's Wicked collection. 04 of 07 Best Nod to Old Hollywood Glamour: Selena Gomez Nearly every awards show, there seems to be an homage to the gorgeous looks of decades past.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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