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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
There is even a gym on a lower floor, as well as yoga mats for sunrise sun salutations, bluetooth speakers and daily maid service.
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Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
The salutation sparked an argument, then fisticuffs as the suspects punched the victim in the face and body, according to cops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
Think of Leigh’s subsequent sculpture as a monument to its headless-ness — at once a mockery of Joséphine’s thoughtless ignorance and a captivating salutation to the actual power of symbolic resistance.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
The salutation sparked an argument, then fisticuffs as the suspects punched the victim in the face and body, according to cops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
Think of Leigh’s subsequent sculpture as a monument to its headless-ness — at once a mockery of Joséphine’s thoughtless ignorance and a captivating salutation to the actual power of symbolic resistance.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Each piece in the collection pays tribute to Ferguson’s longstanding history with the brand as well as Ksubi pieces she’s kept throughout the years.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spanish publication Montilla Digital reported on de la Torre’s death, while Spanish actors have paid tribute to their former colleague on social media.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Marquette Letters to Santa: Get ready to send your Christmas greeting to the North Pole during to the Downtown Marquette Winter Snow Fun Holiday Parade on Dec. 13.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following that greeting at Horse Guards Parade, Kate and William headed back to Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession with Charles and the Qatari guests.Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some residents have also filed a petition with hopes of stopping the rebuilding of the Givaudan site in residential parts of the city after the plant and company's lengthy history, where previous explosions have occurred and city citations issued.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Between January and April, about 54% of stops resulted in citations, compared to about 61% in the six months after the policy shift.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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There, a narrator and singer welcomes and regales guests with tales of how different Latin countries present stories of Santa Claus, or, say, the joy of unwrapping a tamale.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The couple received a royal welcome from Kate Middleton and Prince William earlier during the day.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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After the Kerns Hotel fire, lawmakers delivered eulogies in the Capitol to honor the lives of their deceased colleagues during a memorial service that featured a hymn from a church choir, according to legislative records.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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Locksmith Animation In this telling of the Nativity story, there are three wise women, the shepherds have been replaced by farmers who harvest organic vegetables, and there aren’t any hymns.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
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The plush, one-bedroom Park Avenue suite is an homage to the Waldorf Astoria’s Art Deco history, which began in 1931 when the hotel made its debut.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kamel’s film represents both an apology and an homage to the man who provided a steady and steadying influence in her life.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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