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
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
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Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The hello from above was sudden and more than subtle.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
After Barrymore, 50, introduced the three actors, each warmly greeted her, but Bomer opted for a steamier hello.
—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
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Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The hello from above was sudden and more than subtle.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
After Barrymore, 50, introduced the three actors, each warmly greeted her, but Bomer opted for a steamier hello.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
Noun
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The Outkast performance salute packed in more songs per square homage than that for any other act of the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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There will be patriotic performances, an honor guard firing salute and wreath laying.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 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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The polite and sensible thing to do is learn basic greetings and phrases.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two whispered their greetings, then scooted over to the set’s faux-marble staircase for a photo.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Set up a new account with the Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL to capitalize on one of the best daily fantasy welcome offers for Eagles-Packers tonight.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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For a crowd-pleasing welcome without any fuss, reach for a palate priming sparkler—think cava, prosecco, Lambrusco, and beyond.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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