1
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Recent Examples of salutation
More active travelers may also consider a few sun salutations on the outdoor movement deck.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
She was seated near me, and appeared to be either a celebrity or the mayor, so frequent were the salutations from passersby.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Something as seemingly simple as including an emoji (or starting an email without a salutation) communicates information that will shape other people’s perspectives of your messages.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
She was seated near me, and appeared to be either a celebrity or the mayor, so frequent were the salutations from passersby.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Something as seemingly simple as including an emoji (or starting an email without a salutation) communicates information that will shape other people’s perspectives of your messages.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
Noun
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Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, who has been outspoken in the aftermath of her husband’s death and has been tapped to take over her husband’s Turning Point brand, also referenced Jesus Christ in her tribute to her husband and promised to continue Kirk’s work.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Popular Appeal Anchored in Local Icons South celebrated Andalusia’s own with a tribute to actor-director-producer Paco León, one of Spain’s most bankable and beloved figures.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The program mirrors that outlook, mixing a salute to American movies with tributes to filmmakers from Europe and Asia.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Giddens is no newcomer to the song, having first played it live as part of a Recording Academy/Grammy salute to Simon in 2022 (and again with him at the Newport Folk Festival that same year).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina man has pleaded not guilty to all charged and indicated his defense will center largely on his character, citing Eagle Scout commendations and community service.—
Hannah Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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During the greetings, some observers noted that the president, 79, did not bow and the first lady, 55, did not curtsy while shaking hands with Charles and Camilla, as well William and Kate.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Oto goes beyond basic greetings, chatting with guests, telling jokes, sharing historical facts, and even suggesting local activities.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to an arrest citation, officers with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office and Muldraugh Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive child in a hotel room.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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The citations and altercations came to a head on June 2, Daniels said, when Del Toro called Lee’s Summit police to break up a last-day-of-school barbecue that Daniels was hosting for some other families.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Welcoming everyone from friends and family to even trick-or-treaters, your guests will feel a big, warm welcome with any of these 10 front doormats.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The sequences of Ann and her acolytes singing and dancing to remixed Shaker hymns are transcendent, capturing the completeness of their devotion.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The group sang Christian religious hymns accompanied by a wailing violin, cello and an acoustic guitar.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Judging starts with Jesus, who explains that the pink heart on his dress is an homage to Antonio and their bond.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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But with the Windansea Surf Club presenting the annual Menehune Junior Surf Contest the same day at the north end of Kellogg Park, the 2025 iteration of Walter Munk Day will pay extra homage to surf forecasting, a field that Munk pioneered.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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