as in applauding
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of saluting
I'mPhaedra Trethan, saluting Billie Jean King on completing her bachelor's degree in history at age 82!
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
As Deadline’s Ted Johnson reported in 2025, the NAB has also taken out ads saluting Carr and the FCC.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Build a new Garden, with rafters for the banners saluting New York’s past champions and heroes — and with plenty of room for new ones.
—Ellis T. “skip” Prince, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
In the video, he could be seen clapping and saluting.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
As Deadline’s Ted Johnson reported in 2025, the NAB has also taken out ads saluting Carr and the FCC.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Build a new Garden, with rafters for the banners saluting New York’s past champions and heroes — and with plenty of room for new ones.
—Ellis T. “skip” Prince, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
In the video, he could be seen clapping and saluting.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluting
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Capaldi's more than 300,000 followers were quick to jump into the comment section of the now-viral post, with many applauding her choices.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Streisand closed her speech by praising the global film community and the power of cinema to bring people together.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Nevertheless, the White House sent a letter in early May after lawmakers gaveled out, praising Masterson and Hawkins for their leadership.—
Matthew Kelly
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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The detainees, hailing from more than 40 countries, have all been deported, according to Israel’s foreign ministry.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
25 May 2026
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Kevin Aluwi and Nadiem Makarim, co-founders of the Indonesian ride-hailing app Gojek, are Zalora alumni.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Saluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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