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
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The work is not only a salute to the South Side, but a way to honor the work of a local artist who got his start with Ebony Magazine.
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Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The work is not only a salute to the South Side, but a way to honor the work of a local artist who got his start with Ebony Magazine.
—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
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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.
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Good morning from Arlington, Texas, Craig Stammen has a friendly greeting for reporters after almost every game.
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The person who made the voicemail greeting for that number identified herself as Baer’s wife, Donna.
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Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette received a warm welcome back to Toronto, including standing ovations from fans, during his first return as a New York Met.
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The 1200p resolution is just a hair above a standard 1080p, which is a welcome (but still slight) perk.
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For decades, Black Americans struggled to hail taxis in many cities.
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Take advantage of the streetcar system, rent a bike, hail a pedicab, or hop in a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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