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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2
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
Each email would contain the same body text, but the salutation would be customized with the recipient’s 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
Each email would contain the same body text, but the salutation would be customized with the recipient’s name.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
Noun
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Several of the the show's stars paid tribute to the long-running series in the wake of Monday's news.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The tribute also noted that Funkhouser served in Iraq as a member of the Virginia Army National Guard.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The all-weather aircraft executed a series of precise manoeuvres, including a hover salute, backward ascent, and vertical climb, before deploying jamming flares in a vivid display of battlefield readiness.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Del Toro’s biggest hit — especially overseas — is an unapologetic salute to the primal pleasures of watching big robots punch big monsters.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 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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Ron Vachris, shaking hands and greeting babies, had the mild civic familiarity of a small-town mayor.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lessons progress in a clear sequence from practical basics—greetings, directions, dining, travel—to everyday conversation about opinions, routines, and past/future events.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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The play landed Satter a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Drama Desk Award for unique theatrical experience and an Obie Award for special citation, conceiving and direction in 2020.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Press mentions, quality backlinks and the frequency of my proprietary frameworks’ citations indicate whether our narrative is resonating and relevant.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In India, pink is the color of warmth, welcome and joy.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ben Mendelsohn steps into the role of Jeff and Leigh’s chipper pastor, which requires enthusiastic hymn-singing.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
11 Oct. 2025
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As Warner watched from a private box with his ankle in a cast along with wife Sydney and son Beau — to thunderous cheers when shown on the Jumbotron — the second-year linebacker from Florida State saw the game as a homage to his mentor.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The week prior, his outfit paid subtle homage to Swift's 12th studio album.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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