SALAAM Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

salaam

noun

Definition of salaam

as in curtsy

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Noun

The royal was all smiles upon arrival and shook hands with tennis legend Billie Jean King, who greeted the royal with a curtsy.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
And how to execute the perfect curtsy?

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026

Definition of curtsy

Noun

In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of salute

Noun

The black, glossy leather shoes feature a soft round toe with a dainty decorative bow at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The offshore footprint will be staggered with a limited bow in Mexico, UK and Australia and other territories like France, Netherlands, Korea and Japan going later.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of bow

Noun

Behind the swing of their big hips lay paper trails of obeisance.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
But as wrong-headed as the Court’s obeisance to the executive branch has been (see, for example, its 2024 ruling on Presidential immunity), that deference has its limits.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of obeisance

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At the time, Hilton finished off her look with a pair of strappy baby pink stiletto sandals, a pink boxy purse, and a sparkling crown atop her icy blonde bob.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Transition Shag This bold shag is a sleek transition for growing out a bob haircut.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of bob

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Similarly, Amangani’s signature cocktails are a nod to the surroundings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Rocha developed Parker’s dress from an existing show piece, reworking its hand-laced, unraveling ribbons in a pale ballet pink intended as a nod to pointe shoes.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of nod

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Chef Pam's newest, more casual (and affordable) restaurant, Khao San Sek (the name refers to both transformation and culinary respect) is at the gateway to Soi Song Wat (Song Wat Road).

— Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In my experience, teams with high levels of trust and respect collaborate more effectively.

— Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of respect

Noun

All four embrace their Crew-13 designation that pays homage in their mission patch to Apollo 13.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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