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
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
Walking down a concrete-laden corridor of ExtraMile Arena and into the postgame media room, Boise State basketball’s two heroes of Tuesday night’s comeback win over New Mexico exchanged quick hellos before sitting down at the interview table.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
But for some of us, Crowe really had us at the hello that was his early career as the world’s most precocious rock journalist.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
On the island, Chesney is just another neighbor, with his feet in the sand, trading easy hellos with locals over drinks.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Walking down a concrete-laden corridor of ExtraMile Arena and into the postgame media room, Boise State basketball’s two heroes of Tuesday night’s comeback win over New Mexico exchanged quick hellos before sitting down at the interview table.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
But for some of us, Crowe really had us at the hello that was his early career as the world’s most precocious rock journalist.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
On the island, Chesney is just another neighbor, with his feet in the sand, trading easy hellos with locals over drinks.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hello
Noun
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The work is not only a salute to the South Side, but a way to honor the work of a local artist who got his start with Ebony Magazine.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Their dinners have a theme, and this year each dinner will be based on the specific holiday getting a musical salute.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Good morning from Arlington, Texas, Craig Stammen has a friendly greeting for reporters after almost every game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The person who made the voicemail greeting for that number identified herself as Baer’s wife, Donna.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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But, the Cape Verdeans have gained a legion of fans after their performance against Spain and should expect a warm welcome.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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This is an Edwardian- inspired new build, so the rooms are large (starting at 290 square feet) with clever details throughout, such as reassuringly spacious showers and barista-style Morning coffee machines—a welcome upgrade on noisy Nespresso units.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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“Hello.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hello. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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