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
Some are even moved to tears by a single 'hello' from a stranger across the Pacific.
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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
Kronos goodbye and hello The Kronos Quartet said farewell to two core members, violinist John Sherba and violist Hank Dutt, at the group’s annual San Francisco festival in June.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Another round of hellos are exchanged before talk turns to the restaurant.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
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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
Kronos goodbye and hello The Kronos Quartet said farewell to two core members, violinist John Sherba and violist Hank Dutt, at the group’s annual San Francisco festival in June.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Another round of hellos are exchanged before talk turns to the restaurant.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for hello
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
Noun
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The salute to Bavarian heritage features authentic German beer and fare, crafts, music, dance, oom-pah-pah entertainment and more.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Laws banning the Nazi salute and the display or sale of symbols associated with terror groups came into effect in Australia this year in response to a string of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 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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Examples include tailoring greetings and phrasing to local norms, providing localized help menus and creating region-specific escalation paths.—
Leonard Martin Schmedding,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, the tennis star was signing autographs and greeting fans following his second-round victory over Russian Karen Khachanov.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently became the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), received a grand welcome in his hometown of Lucknow in northern India earlier this week.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In tomorrow’s landscape, a warm human welcome may be the ultimate luxury.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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