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
Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
What is an appropriate Rosh Hashanah greeting?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Current players like Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Joshua Williams, Mike Danna, Kareem Hunt, and Jack Cochrane also joined in on greeting the kids and volunteers.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
While their initial greeting was awkward, Belly slowly opened up to Conrad and showed him Paris through her eyes.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
What is an appropriate Rosh Hashanah greeting?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Current players like Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Joshua Williams, Mike Danna, Kareem Hunt, and Jack Cochrane also joined in on greeting the kids and volunteers.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 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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But those plans can be quite narrow and ineffective for addressing flood damage.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The document aims to provide clarity and accuracy in reporting, addressing contemporary issues and nuanced terminology with precision and sensitivity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s why the editors asked me, Jeff Suess, your resident history tour guide, to introduce you to America’s River Roots Festival, a salute to the history and culture of the Ohio River that also launches the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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So much so that the official Carol Burnett Show YouTube channel has several 15-minute salutes of Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and others busting up and ruining the bit.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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These red and white treats add a sweet welcome to your front door.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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