as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
we said our hellos and got right down to business
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Recent Examples of hello
Tim Cook, who will pass Apple’s CEO baton to John Ternus September 1, brought the executive along to the company’s earnings call today to say a quick hello.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Even with a demanding schedule and constant travel, Saldaña prioritizes making time for what matters most—namely her three sons, her husband Marco Perego-Saldaña, and her dog Dolce, who all pop into view during our conversation to deliver a green juice, a quick hello, or a kiss on the cheek.
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Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
Reyes said a few elderly people at the home would occasionally sit outside and exchange brief hellos with her from time to time.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
As one of the curious strangers wandered to the edge of the gazebo, hoping for a better view or perhaps a small hello, his attention did not stray.
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Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Even with a demanding schedule and constant travel, Saldaña prioritizes making time for what matters most—namely her three sons, her husband Marco Perego-Saldaña, and her dog Dolce, who all pop into view during our conversation to deliver a green juice, a quick hello, or a kiss on the cheek.
—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
Reyes said a few elderly people at the home would occasionally sit outside and exchange brief hellos with her from time to time.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
As one of the curious strangers wandered to the edge of the gazebo, hoping for a better view or perhaps a small hello, his attention did not stray.
—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hello
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
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The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
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Good morning from Arlington, Texas, Craig Stammen has a friendly greeting for reporters after almost every game.
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The person who made the voicemail greeting for that number identified herself as Baer’s wife, Donna.
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Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette received a warm welcome back to Toronto, including standing ovations from fans, during his first return as a New York Met.
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The 1200p resolution is just a hair above a standard 1080p, which is a welcome (but still slight) perk.
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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