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
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Now regime officials waited patiently on the tarmac as the plane carrying Agen’s delegation passed under the streams of a water salute and rolled to a stop.
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Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
When the ball went in the hole, the boos continued, and Clark jokingly touched the brim of his cap and saluted the aggrieved Canadian crowd.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Noun
The Italian team performed fascist salutes at its matches, including in the final against Czechoslovakia.
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Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Now regime officials waited patiently on the tarmac as the plane carrying Agen’s delegation passed under the streams of a water salute and rolled to a stop.
—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Verb
Heartfelt salutes trumpet ebullient activism.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
When the ball went in the hole, the boos continued, and Clark jokingly touched the brim of his cap and saluted the aggrieved Canadian crowd.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
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Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Good morning from Arlington, Texas, Craig Stammen has a friendly greeting for reporters after almost every game.
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The person who made the voicemail greeting for that number identified herself as Baer’s wife, Donna.
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Swift and Nicks have a long relationship and have often praised each other in public.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration's immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.
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The chiptune soundtrack is energetic without wearing out its welcome, and the writing keeps things light with short diary entries and snarky bits of dialogue.
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Pros & cons Earn a cash welcome bonus just for setting up direct deposit, giving you a head start on your savings goals.
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For decades, Black Americans struggled to hail taxis in many cities.
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Take advantage of the streetcar system, rent a bike, hail a pedicab, or hop in a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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