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
Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
If the host has to stop greeting guests or preparing food, rethink the gesture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
My mother had already arrived from her home in California and was on the landing greeting condolence callers.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The water-resistant design features a grinning bird in a pilgrim hat perched atop a giant pumpkin adorned with a festive greeting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ballerini is also seen greeting fellow singer Kenny Chesney in another image from the slideshow.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
If the host has to stop greeting guests or preparing food, rethink the gesture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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By addressing it daily, your clothes chair remains useful for quick drops but won’t become a burden.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Outkast performance salute packed in more songs per square homage than that for any other act of the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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There will be patriotic performances, an honor guard firing salute and wreath laying.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Set up a new account with the Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL to capitalize on one of the best daily fantasy welcome offers for Eagles-Packers tonight.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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For a crowd-pleasing welcome without any fuss, reach for a palate priming sparkler—think cava, prosecco, Lambrusco, and beyond.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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