as in congratulations
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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Recent Examples of greetings
The first team meeting included greetings by several athletic department representatives, from the administration and academics to the equipment and training rooms to strength and conditioning.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The Universal Peace Federation, the charity affiliated with the Church, was hosting a virtual rally, and Hak Ja Han sought video greetings from world leaders.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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 may be an issue the generations view quite differently — that mailed thank-yous, birthday and anniversary greetings may be seen as charming but archaic.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Seasons greetings from the The Indicator!
—Darian Woods, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Holiday greetings mixed with the NFL universe 🏈 Is Travis Kelce retiring?
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
In Christmas Day posts on X, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama spread separate yuletide greetings alongside the same photo.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The polite and sensible thing to do is learn basic greetings and phrases.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The Universal Peace Federation, the charity affiliated with the Church, was hosting a virtual rally, and Hak Ja Han sought video greetings from world leaders.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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 may be an issue the generations view quite differently — that mailed thank-yous, birthday and anniversary greetings may be seen as charming but archaic.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Seasons greetings from the The Indicator!
—Darian Woods, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025
Holiday greetings mixed with the NFL universe 🏈 Is Travis Kelce retiring?
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
In Christmas Day posts on X, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama spread separate yuletide greetings alongside the same photo.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
The polite and sensible thing to do is learn basic greetings and phrases.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greetings
Noun
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Four complaints were filed in regards to the lighting issue between July 2018 and December 2019.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Details are still coming together in regards to how Lionsgate will be celebrating the theatrical business at CinemaCon this year.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The platform’s design respects both the professional’s expertise and the patient’s needs, creating a dynamic where technology supports care rather than dictating it.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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In some respects, a person might choose to use music therapy on their own, though I am mainly focused in this discussion on music therapy that is part of an overarching therapeutic plan being overseen by a professional clinician.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Greetings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greetings. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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