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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The last two of five defendants were sentenced on Wednesday for the murder of a 14-year-old boy, which started over a greeting between strangers at a house party.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Princess Anne skipped greeting Kate Middleton with a kiss during the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The greeting might sound warmer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The last two of five defendants were sentenced on Wednesday for the murder of a 14-year-old boy, which started over a greeting between strangers at a house party.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
There was the tradition of organizing magazine stacks and greeting his regulars, but also the memorable days, like hosting Playboy signings with the cover Bunny and watching a line of UCLA boys form around the corner.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Princess Anne skipped greeting Kate Middleton with a kiss during the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 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
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The college goes far beyond helping with enrollment and GI Bill paperwork, taking a holistic approach to student veteran support by addressing academic, financial, health and social needs for veterans as well as their family members and dependents.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Director Ben Affleck also stars in the historical thriller (and a sort of salute to the movies) about the CIA using a fake sci-fi movie as a ruse to rescue diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This year’s salute focuses on film and television music, with a CSO concert co-curated by Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman (July 24).—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The system will be able to track if visitors overstay their welcome in the Schengen Area, which is a zone of 29 European countries that allow movement.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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American figure skater Alysa Liu received a hometown hero's welcome in Oakland, California, Thursday, three weeks after winning Olympic gold.—
Katie Kindelan,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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