as in congratulations
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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Recent Examples of greetings
Generic greetings and poor grammar.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The training starts with the basics, including the manual alphabet, numbers, common greetings, and everyday signs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Her family is careful about visitors, too; the neighbor kids, for example, wave and shout greetings from the doorway instead of crowding inside.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Omorodion described the evening as immersive, noting the Japanese greetings and communal toast.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
At cocktail hour, between greetings and exchanges, attendees including Martha Stewart and supermodel Anne V were welcomed to shop unique and rare orchids—with all proceeds directly supporting NYBG’s mission and commitment to research, education, and outreach.
—Savannah Hanoum, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Tail wagging, happy whining, and excited greetings when your husband comes home tell me Eddie likes him.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Lauren Saab adds that any sign with generic greetings tends to make an entry feel forced.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The training starts with the basics, including the manual alphabet, numbers, common greetings, and everyday signs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Her family is careful about visitors, too; the neighbor kids, for example, wave and shout greetings from the doorway instead of crowding inside.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Omorodion described the evening as immersive, noting the Japanese greetings and communal toast.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
At cocktail hour, between greetings and exchanges, attendees including Martha Stewart and supermodel Anne V were welcomed to shop unique and rare orchids—with all proceeds directly supporting NYBG’s mission and commitment to research, education, and outreach.
—Savannah Hanoum, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Tail wagging, happy whining, and excited greetings when your husband comes home tell me Eddie likes him.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Lauren Saab adds that any sign with generic greetings tends to make an entry feel forced.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greetings
Noun
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This is in regards to Illinois drivers being blindsided by insurance rate increases.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That calculus is more pointed with regards to live video highlights, which often go viral on social media via accounts that are not direct partners of the governing body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Transcription’s third section, in certain respects a distorted mirror of the first, is somehow even more about dads and Apple products.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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In some respects, Project Hail Mary — about an astronaut (Ryan Gosling) who befriends an alien in an effort to save both their planets from a solar catastrophe — is a rather traditional, feel-good hero’s tale.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Greetings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greetings. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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