HELLOS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

hellos

noun

Definition of hellos next

plural of hello

as in greetings

an expression of goodwill upon meeting we said our hellos and got right down to business

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Recent Examples of hellos 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 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 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 Regulars streamed in, greeting each other by name and with enthusiastic hellos. —

Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows. —

Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025

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Noun

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