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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
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There was a Beatles medley to represent the ’60s, a Huey Lewis and the News tribute for the ’80s and a bit of Taylor Swift to bring us up to date.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The attention to detail in the packaging, along with the tribute to Basquiat’s visual language, aims to create a cohesive connection between the art and the champagne.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But relationship building with an instructor often goes way beyond a Venmo salute or a midday meal (clients typically foot the bill for a nice on-mountain lunch).Stacey Lastoe, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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The exterior of the property is grandiose, with white columns accentuating a stately brick façade and a circular driveway greeting guests.Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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The welcome platters of Champagne greeting guests into the space had been swapped for fries and chicken tenders.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Traffic citations are pending as Major Accident Detectives continue investigating.Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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The city will cover the remaining costs through local funding and citation revenues, but the state has required the city to reinvest any net revenue from the program into traffic calming measures.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Homecomings usually are full of warm welcomes, fond appreciation and admiration.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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In 1947, Ives’s Third Symphony, a stately mashup of Christian hymns, won him a Pulitzer Prize.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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No Bible readings, hymns about love and support and nature but not God.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Beyoncé, known for her rotation of various costumes each year, also dressed as singer-songwriter Betty Davis this year, before sharing another costume as Prince and Apollonia for a Purple Rain homage.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In one carousel post shared to Instagram, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum appeared entirely naked as an homage to Demi Moore's 1996 movie Striptease, mimicking the actor's iconic pose for the film's theatrical poster while donning a matching black wig.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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