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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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greeting

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verb

present participle of greet
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
Noun
Despite this, their greetings weren't necessarily more affectionate than the other dogs, indicating that emotional responses don't always equate to more joy when being reunited. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 All guests will get a tropical cocktail and traditional lei greeting before a buffet-style island feast, with live music and a fire dancer performance. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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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 See All Example Sentences for greeting
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Noun
  • Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.
    Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Juneteenth came and went Thursday, but curiously something seemed to be missing from the annual celebration: a cordial salute from the president of the United States.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • This salute to 20th-century America might propel your next road trip.
    Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025
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  • The deposit will enable you to place your first bet to take advantage of the welcome offer with your new account.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
  • The fans gave the organization’s all-time home runs leader a warm welcome in his first time back at Wrigley Field since 2004.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 June 2025

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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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