as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of salute
Tracy Smith, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024
Frankenweenie is Burton’s geeky salute to old Frankenstein flicks, but the wit of the homage can’t always overcome the director’s habitual inability to tell stories without a surfeit of strained gags and indifferent plotting.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
Another man, wearing a black suit, stopped to salute Biden after casting his ballot.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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Involved enough, say investigators, to wear the Atomwaffen mask, give the Nazi salute, make a pilgrimage to Colorado to meet neo-Nazi leader James Mason, and travel to Texas to attend Atomwaffen's version of a corporate retreat.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024
Frankenweenie is Burton’s geeky salute to old Frankenstein flicks, but the wit of the homage can’t always overcome the director’s habitual inability to tell stories without a surfeit of strained gags and indifferent plotting.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
Verb
Following its latest collab with the GOAT in tennis, Nike salutes the women in the basketball game with its newest Jordan shoe lineup designed for current — and future — WNBA superstars.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
Another man, wearing a black suit, stopped to salute Biden after casting his ballot.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
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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
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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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Lawyers representing the plaintiffs applauded the judge's decision.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Johnson applauds Harris' commitment to hire 14,000 behavioral health care workers in U.S. schools and warns of Trump's statements on withholding federal funding to schools that teach about the history of slavery.Monica Eng, Axios, 4 Nov. 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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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 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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At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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In rally speeches over the years, Trump has hailed the talents of fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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