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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Sweeney, wearing a white archival Pierre Cardin dress, also made her way to her own seat, joining her current beau, Scooter Braun, and greeting him with a quick kiss.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Warm servers walk you through every dish and drink option at Fouquet’s and the front desk and door staff are always one step ahead of you with a greeting and wide-open door.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Their walks through the neighborhood have become a way to connect with their new community, with Luna happily greeting neighbors along the way.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Sweeney, wearing a white archival Pierre Cardin dress, also made her way to her own seat, joining her current beau, Scooter Braun, and greeting him with a quick kiss.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 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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This historical illiteracy – as well as a fundamental lack of understanding about what constitutes anti-Semitism – leaves institutions without clear standards for addressing the centuries-old hatred.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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The crowd celebrating Magyar's victory was full of young people, many first-time voters, who said Magyar earned their support by crisscrossing the country and addressing a wide range of domestic problems.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who has jumped out of a plane with a parachute deserves respect, but to do it 36 times, that’s worthy of a salute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even scenes of relaxed social or domestic activity, including one of a wedding where guests join in a collective rifle salute, are a reminder that few facets of American life are free from political influence and implication.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo arrived to a raucous welcome in Bamenda, where blasting music from loudspeakers gave the event a concert-like vibe.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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