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
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Pictures of the slides feature Musk’s apparent use of a Nazi salute during a speech in January under a photo of Adolf Hitler.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
But nestled in the middle of a high-stakes campaign, Eternal Sunshine is here to move units, to let the air out of ballooning narratives, to try out cool runs — and to salute Jim Carrey.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Presented at LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. in LaPorte, tickets start at $24 for the two-hour musical salute.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Pictures of the slides feature Musk’s apparent use of a Nazi salute during a speech in January under a photo of Adolf Hitler.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The right-side red thumbstick pays homage to the chest port, and there’s a comic blood splatter across the top-left of the pad to salute the all-new Shield Saw.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
But nestled in the middle of a high-stakes campaign, Eternal Sunshine is here to move units, to let the air out of ballooning narratives, to try out cool runs — and to salute Jim Carrey.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Each email would contain the same body text, but the salutation would be customized with the recipient’s name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tech industry experts like Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing Officer for Bark Technologies, a parental controls company that helps families keep their kids safe online and in real life, agrees with and applauds Sandy Hook Promise for taking this approach.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of users commented on the clip, many of whom applauded Liberty for always carrying the essentials.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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With over 12,300 reviews and a 4.8-star average rating, shoppers praise the shirt’s softness, comfort, and moisture-wicking abilities.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Abel is well regarded by Berkshire's managers and Buffett has praised his business acumen for years.—
Time,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Their versatility even extends outside the bedroom—a gentle spritz over your throw pillow collection or even into a dinner party napkin can be a warm welcome to guests.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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His charisma of welcome and listening, combined with a manner of behavior in keeping with today’s sensitivities, touched hearts and sought to reawaken moral and spiritual sensibilities.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump hailed the deal as a sign of his commitment to putting an end to the conflicts in the Middle East, only for hostilities to resume in March as the two sides failed to agree on how to proceed to the second phase of the deal.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Projects hail from 39 countries, with 68% originating in Europe (notably from Portugal, France, Ukraine, Italy, and Spain), 31% from the Americas (led by Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico) and 1% from Asia.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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