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
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
But just weeks later, Arenas jokingly gave his teammates a two-handed gun salute ahead of a January game against the Philadelphia 76ers, per The New York Post.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 7 May 2025
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shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In accepting her win for Female Artist of the Year, Wilson saluted the category’s four other nominees – Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
At noon, a gun salute echoed from the harbor’s northern jetty.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
But just weeks later, Arenas jokingly gave his teammates a two-handed gun salute ahead of a January game against the Philadelphia 76ers, per The New York Post.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 7 May 2025
Verb
There has been a discussion in recent years about the proper etiquette for presidents saluting the military, particularly those from other nations.
—Brendan Cole
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In accepting her win for Female Artist of the Year, Wilson saluted the category’s four other nominees – Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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Some members of the nuclear industry applauded the reform.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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After the change was announced, Horne applauded the decision.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Silverman added that Cohen offered to introduce Silverman to Anderson, but when the introduction happened, Anderson allegedly balked at a friendly greeting.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is the first greeting spoken by … Full Story Microsoft laying off 6,000 employees Microsoft on Tuesday began laying off nearly 3 percent of its total workforce — or about 6,000 employees.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
Verb
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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In the past year, however, the industry has become less eager to extend a warm welcome to those implicated in abuse trials, and that has started on the festival trail.—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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The red-hot young star of The History of Sound received a warm welcome from the festival audience for the world premiere of Oliver Hermanus‘ new film, in competition, in Cannes on Wednesday night.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The weather service office in Memphis warned that parts of the area on Sunday could see 60-mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Facebook users gave high praise to the officers and hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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