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
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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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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
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At the world premiere of Margot Robbie's buzzy new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the Australian actress paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Hollywood romance with Richard Burton by donning Taylor's iconic Cartier Taj Mahal necklace on the red carpet.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Macaulay Culkin is one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara following her death on Friday.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The salute will take place March 12 (three days before the Academy Awards) at the Ebell theater in Los Angeles, where the Oscar Wilde Awards will celebrate its 20th anniversary.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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His military salute to the flag during the national anthem got the attention of viewers who wondered whether presidents are supposed to do that.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Dec. 2025
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Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The fact that on this occasion senior officers chose a very light touch, preserving still-new representative institutions while not directly disobeying a direct presidential order, is extraordinary – and deserves far more comment and commendation than has been received.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The first team meeting included greetings by several athletic department representatives, from the administration and academics to the equipment and training rooms to strength and conditioning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Asian touches throughout, including a stream of flowing water greeting guests in the lobby, help create an initial Zen atmosphere.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Through that equipment, Mulligan said, Wildcoast determined that the South La Jolla State Marine Reserve is one of California’s most poached MPAs based on citations written, let alone incidents of people fishing illegally without getting caught.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kazmierczak was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations, Minnesota court records show.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Likewise, people are reaching for warm color schemes and lighting to create a sense of welcome and retreat.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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This hymn, often referred to as the Black National Anthem, was written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But a few Welsh place names have been added, along with Welsh-language hymns.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe, an homage to the OG reality show that began airing May 31, 2000 (yes), opens Saturday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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