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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The institution also had multiple projects done under his leadership, including a complete renovation of the Main Gallery, the opening of the Wylie Gallery and addressing long-standing maintenance needs, amongst others.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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This will render research, innovation and societal advances as dim, undetectable versions of themselves, restricting the country’s ability to lead globally in addressing the most pressing issues of our times.—
Jane M. Saks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The University of Florida’s move to boot a Republican student organization off campus Monday came after a photo posted online showed a member doing a Nazi salute.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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An image of a club member performing a Nazi salute had been circulating social media last week.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Similar robotics companies have already worn out their welcome in other US cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, as their delivery bots hog sidewalks, injure residents, and rampage through gardens.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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