as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of salute
Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
So much so that the official Carol Burnett Show YouTube channel has several 15-minute salutes of Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and others busting up and ruining the bit.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for salute
Noun
That’s why the editors asked me, Jeff Suess, your resident history tour guide, to introduce you to America’s River Roots Festival, a salute to the history and culture of the Ohio River that also launches the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
So much so that the official Carol Burnett Show YouTube channel has several 15-minute salutes of Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and others busting up and ruining the bit.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Trump saluted as the crowd cheered him.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for salute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
-
He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
-
Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The American president was in his element, often departing from prepared remarks in an address that extended for an hour in front of a crowd that was more than happy to applaud at every pause.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Many others applauded the boys for thinking of their safety first.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Use a paint pen to write a friendly greeting on one of the larger pumpkins.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The 6-foot-6 quarterback tried to go up and over the defensive line, and linebacker Nick Bolton was there with just the right greeting.—
Chris Ochsner,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The bills were also praised by animal rights organizations; the governor also signed a bill this week to ban the declawing of cats in the state.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
-
While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Trump received a hero’s welcome by the Knesset — as well as being briefly heckled by a left-wing member, who was promptly escorted out — after brokering a ceasefire that raised hopes for lasting peace in the region.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Kathryn Bigelow is justly hailed as a great action filmmaker.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Fleet Command was hailed as a refreshing and unique take on sci-fi strategy games in 2009 due to its bold mix of 4X, tower defense, and traditional RTS elements.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share