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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2
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 King and Queen's office was first to announce the news about Athena's arrival with a statement on social media, and Princess Beatrice's younger sister, Princess Eugenie, sent salutations on Instagram.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—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
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Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
Noun
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The two were married for well over 50 years, and the track serves as a tribute to their decades-long love story.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Rodrigo has paid tribute to No Doubt.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One of the signs displayed at the London protest showed a photo of Musk next to an image of Adolf Hitler making the Nazi salute — a gesture that Musk has been accused of reprising shortly after Mr. Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Critics quickly likened Musk to a Nazi after he was recorded giving what some considered to be a Nazi salute during an event for Trump last November.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Former San Jose Public Art Director Barbara Goldstein appeared before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this month to accept a commendation for Womanhood.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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While these commendations are encouraging, the students say witnessing a direct impact on families has been the most rewarding.—
Tara Sreekrishnan,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Queen Camilla journeyed to Northern Ireland for an official visit on Wednesday, greeting members of the public in Belfast.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now 9, Charlotte is a seasoned pro at the signature formal greeting that princesses use to show respect to senior royals.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Concerned about the escalating speed and the recent citation, the trooper stopped her again and arrested her.—
Jamel Valencia,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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On those arguments, Reyes found the DOJ’s citations to be either irrelevant or misinterpreted.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Complete these steps to claim the best welcome offer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dust yourself off after your long journey in the back of the turnip truck and welcome to big-time sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pair sang along to hymns and the UK’s national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Renditions of those melancholic hymns, which often told of homesickness and heartbreak, played from a speaker in the courtyard.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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That plan, designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, would have paid no design homage or made any reference to the Deauville as residents and preservationists wanted.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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But there are nods to the various parts of his life, homages to the people and work that inspire him to his own best work.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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