as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
we said our hellos and got right down to business
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Recent Examples of hello
After Barrymore, 50, introduced the three actors, each warmly greeted her, but Bomer opted for a steamier hello.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The line of people waiting for blue-foam lattes and eye cream samples keeps growing, and Curry, greeting fans with genuine warmth, is telling me about the latest launch, the Coffee Fix Peptide Eye Cream, before greeting the crowd with hellos.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Some are even moved to tears by a single 'hello' from a stranger across the Pacific.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
So in 2025, my wish is for some exciting hellos and for the next generation to get a chance to shine.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The line of people waiting for blue-foam lattes and eye cream samples keeps growing, and Curry, greeting fans with genuine warmth, is telling me about the latest launch, the Coffee Fix Peptide Eye Cream, before greeting the crowd with hellos.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Some are even moved to tears by a single 'hello' from a stranger across the Pacific.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
So in 2025, my wish is for some exciting hellos and for the next generation to get a chance to shine.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
Noun
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Umanmielen responded with a salute emoji.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The program mirrors that outlook, mixing a salute to American movies with tributes to filmmakers from Europe and Asia.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The skies opened into sheeting rain as the minister gave his greeting; this was followed by thunder and an explosion of lightning.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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This cryptic tweet, in which Brown hinted to not being welcomes, was believed by fans to be aimed at Kevin Patullo, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the first years following the Revolution, Washington extended an uncharacteristically warm welcome to the Cuban exile community in what was likely an expression of the belief that Castro’s hold on power would not last.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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