greetings

plural of greeting

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of greetings In the age of computers and social media, old-fashioned pen and paper are still preferred by many for writing letters, thank-you notes, holiday and birthday greetings — at least according to Paolo Porta, chief executive officer of Smythson. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Owner Alejandro Godinez moves between orders and greetings, stopping to hug regulars and call customers by name. — Daniela Cintron - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The service From the lilting sawatdeekas to the wai greetings at every turn—the service here is textbook Thai. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 About a half hour later, Faulkner and Sumrall embraced in the locker room hallway, one of the head honcho’s many greetings. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 On game days, hugs and greetings are common as familiar faces stop by the stand before heading into the stadium. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Megan Varner | Getty Images Gate greetings return The new changes are going beyond security. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Hannah Bloch sends greetings from Paris, where the floating Olympic cauldron is still rising in the nighttime sky two years after the 2024 Paris Games. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026 Smart greetings and adaptive call routing make every caller feel important, and automated call summaries and action items make follow-ups a breeze. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greetings
Noun
  • MacBooks are simply better laptops in most regards, with minor losses in display quality and AI functionality.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Yet, in many regards, the Grammys remain a game of the usual suspects, as a certain level of visibility and proximity to mainstream America is seemingly required to claim a nomination, let alone a victory.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Officers from around Pennsylvania and other states packed the memorial service to pay their respects.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • After the march, officers paid their respects at a public viewing.
    — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Greetings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greetings. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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