1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greeting
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Often reduced to a greeting or a commodity, aloha is, in practice, a way of living—rooted in deep love, truth, and connection.
—Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The only thing better would be forcing a change of the signs greeting visitors to Greenfield by winning a national championship.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Travel experts share key etiquette tips — from greetings to restaurant behavior — to help visitors blend in while exploring Paris.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Often reduced to a greeting or a commodity, aloha is, in practice, a way of living—rooted in deep love, truth, and connection.
—Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
He was seen greeting fans and taking in the lively atmosphere alongside his co-founder Bobby DeLeon.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The only thing better would be forcing a change of the signs greeting visitors to Greenfield by winning a national championship.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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But now that the salutations for the honor bestowed upon Spoelstra to take over for Steve Kerr as U.S. coach are finished, the next order of business for him, for Hill, and for Sean Ford, who oversees day-to-day operations for the men’s national team, is to stop the bleeding at the World Cup.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In recent weeks, Orbán has focused on addressing fears of an energy price shock, stemming from the war in Iran.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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In response, the Fashion Institute of Technology has partnered with Nordstrom to create a training program aimed at addressing the shortage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Dallas Stars have banned a fan who was caught on video giving a Nazi salute during a game.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the video, a group of at least six men, who were seated on the upper concourse, seem to make the Nazi salute as fans celebrate a Stars goal.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Devereaux receives a hero’s welcome back home, but his irrational and violent behavior threatens his new livelihood, as does the knowledge of his cowardice held by Capt.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and makes a statement in patio pots all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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