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
Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
The two-hour-plus documentary serves as a thoroughly spectacular salute to the pop stars and songs that gave the NBC late-night show its reputation as a launching pad for musicians, as well as budding comedians.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Close was among the presenters who got a chance to salute Sundance Institute icon Michelle Satter during Friday night’s gala fundraiser at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Musk has publicly backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, while performing a Nazi-like salute at a Trump inauguration event may not be helping sales in a country where that gesture is banned.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
The two-hour-plus documentary serves as a thoroughly spectacular salute to the pop stars and songs that gave the NBC late-night show its reputation as a launching pad for musicians, as well as budding comedians.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Gibson was seen saluting Trump at a UFC event in 2021, and chatting with him at another UFC event in 2023.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Close was among the presenters who got a chance to salute Sundance Institute icon Michelle Satter during Friday night’s gala fundraiser at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2024
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Feel like sleeping in rather than rising for sun salutations?—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Others in the neighborhood applauded Caruso’s involvement.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group that Kennedy founded, applauded his confirmation on Thursday.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The North Carolina shelter said one of its workers was entering the adoption center at about 9 a.m. and heard someone share an enthusiastic greeting.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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After an exchange of greetings, my partner and his associate will begin discussing work.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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Amidst growing tension, Childress praised the teams' decision to challenge the agreement, highlighting the need for fairness within the sport.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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In between awards at the Friday, Feb. 7 ceremony in Los Angeles, host Handler, 49, stood next to Fiennes' table and began praising Nicole Kidman's 2024 erotic thriller Babygirl.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Kook Run once again kicked off Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9 under the Encinitas welcome sign, on Coast Highway 101.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Berlin film festival kicked off its 75th anniversary event in style Thursday night, with the German and international film industry giving a warm welcome of a very cold and snowy night to new Berlinale director Trica Tuttle.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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The series hails from Ridley Scott, who directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer through his Scott Free production company.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dope Thief hails from Apple Studios and is being produced by Scott Free Productions, which has a first-look deal with Apple TV+.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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