salaam

noun

Definition of salaamnext
as in curtsy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salaam
  1. curtsy
  2. salute
  3. bow
  4. obeisance
  5. bob
  6. nod
  7. respect
  8. homage
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
  • This year’s show will feature an America 250 theme to create a must-see salute to the nation’s history.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Next Generation alum also got to flash the Vulcan salute.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • By voting for the ordinance, Councilman Collin Czilli stressed repeatedly, the Republicans were voting to make the use of bows and arrows, paintball guns and other weapons legal.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The yacht also has a touch-and-go helipad in the bow to facilitate comings and goings at sea.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 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
Noun
  • For an additional pop of color, Cardi wore her hair in an icy blue bob that was parted to the side and curled under at the ends.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • To avoid the long straight lines around your face that are often part of a bob cut, add face framing to break up the lines and create movement, Jones says.
    — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of bob
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  • Permitting timelines which regularly extend across decades remain the real enemy of American mineral independence; leveraging what already exists is a commonsense nod to simple energy reality.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The nod from California Democrats means official party materials in the November election will indicate the party supports the tax.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nod
Noun
  • Beth Miller of Wagtown advises responsible pet parenting, emphasizing research and respect.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ay said Öz İplik-İş held joint calls with H&M Group and Inditex to remind them of their obligations under their global framework agreements with IndustriALL Global Union, including respect for freedom of association and collective bargaining.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of respect
Noun
  • Wente also recently revived the Cresta Blanca label, an homage to one of the internationally renowned brands that called Livermore home in the 19th century.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of homage
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“Salaam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salaam. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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