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
Shaheem Reid, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
Arriving passengers peeking through plane windows will get their first greetings from the Japanese character painted on the boarding bridge.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
It has been brought to the forefront by Jey, who also uses it as a greeting or term of endearment.
—Shaheem Reid, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
Arriving passengers peeking through plane windows will get their first greetings from the Japanese character painted on the boarding bridge.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
As the celebration on the floor dispersed to make way for the second national semifinal, Clayton could be seen greeting every teammate and staffer who offered a handshakes or a hug with a concise message.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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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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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
Verb
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Musk attended Trump's swearing-in ceremony and gave a now-notorious speech involving a controversial salute at a celebratory rally later that evening.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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We at 9-1-1 salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His charisma of welcome and listening, combined with a manner of behavior in keeping with today’s sensitivities, touched hearts and sought to reawaken moral and spiritual sensibilities.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Claim this welcome bonus before using a weekly no-sweat bet.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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