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
Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
While on the field following the final gun, a number of Broncos players made a point of greeting Kelce, whose future is a topic of interest among NFL pundits.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Trump was there to shake his hand, of course, offering lots of smiles and greetings, and giving Putin a ride in his presidential limo.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
While on the field following the final gun, a number of Broncos players made a point of greeting Kelce, whose future is a topic of interest among NFL pundits.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
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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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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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On top of that, Petek wrote that over the last four years the governor and Legislature had plugged $125 billion in budget holes largely without addressing the structural differences between spending and revenue which have led budget deficits to grow over time.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Focusing on a single shelf, one drawer, or even just your workout leggings feels a lot simpler than addressing the entire closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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The salute will take place March 12 (three days before the Academy Awards) at the Ebell theater in Los Angeles, where the Oscar Wilde Awards will celebrate its 20th anniversary.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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His military salute to the flag during the national anthem got the attention of viewers who wondered whether presidents are supposed to do that.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Dec. 2025
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Likewise, people are reaching for warm color schemes and lighting to create a sense of welcome and retreat.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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