salute 1 of 2

noun

Definition of salutenext
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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salute

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verb

sə-ˈlüt How to pronounce salute (audio)
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
Noun
The Next Generation alum also got to flash the Vulcan salute. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 Soon, United’s supporters were singing this weird ditty in salute to a goalkeeper who could be, well, in the grand tradition of the position, eccentric. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
In addition, Little Feat’s legacy has been saluted by tribute bands on both coasts, including Sailin’ Shoes and Feat Prints, and — in Japan — by Little Cheat. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 Following Wednesday's funeral service, firefighters and residents lined roadways and overpasses, many saluting as police vehicles escorted a procession of five white hearses. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for salute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
  1. salutation
  2. applaud
  3. greeting
  4. praise
  5. welcome
  6. hail
Noun
  • 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.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026
Definition of salutation
Verb
  • That was because the player being replaced — match-winner Will Lankshear — took more than 10 seconds to depart while applauding the supporters.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Republican Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland applauded Commissioner Scott’s decision to halt construction.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of applaud
Noun
  • Padmini did not respond to the greeting and vanished into the kitchen.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the family drama, Princess Beatrice was seen receiving a warm greeting from her cousin Prince William.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of greeting
Verb
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The play of both lines was pleasing to Harbaugh, who praised the performances of young defensive linemen TeRah Edwards and Jacobian Guillory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Ted Lasso received a warm welcome upon its return to Apple TV earlier this month.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The 34-year-old returned to a hero’s welcome in his nation’s capital of Mogadishu following his denial of entry to the US.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcome
Verb
  • Montana sinks a strikingly successful health plan One modern solution that has been hailed as a model for all employers came out of Montana.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
  • California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hail

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