1
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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2
as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Recent Examples of salutation
Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
More active travelers may also consider a few sun salutations on the outdoor movement deck.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
She was seated near me, and appeared to be either a celebrity or the mayor, so frequent were the salutations from passersby.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
More active travelers may also consider a few sun salutations on the outdoor movement deck.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
She was seated near me, and appeared to be either a celebrity or the mayor, so frequent were the salutations from passersby.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
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The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere in his remarks at the ceremony, Beckham paid tribute to his family.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Onlookers placed their hands on their hearts and thousands of first responders gave Kilduff a final salute.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the standard annual pass for current members of the military and their dependents shows a photo of Trump from behind, his arm raised in salute.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Just as aloha functions in Hawai'i, pura vida is used as a greeting, farewell, and general response.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Lawyers just can’t stop being caught using AI chatbots, polluting their filings with hallucinated citations that infuriate judges when they’re caught.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Ultimately Kim is likely to give Xi a grand and lavish welcome at the symbolic level, but China may not be able to extract much from an increasingly confident Kim, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Observers will be watching closely how Xi’s welcome and his meeting with Kim compare with the North Korean leader’s welcome of Putin during a 2024 visit to Pyonyang.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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During the memorial service, hundreds of students from Utumishi Girls Academy sang a somber hymn declaring that all shall be well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Traditionally played on string instruments like the dulcimer, fiddle, and banjo, this distinctly twangy genre passed down religious hymns, ballads, and folktales through generations.—
Hillary Richard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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The red polka dots on a white background were meant to pay homage to Japan's flag.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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But what sets the property apart is that it was built not as a modern mansion styled to resemble a colonial home, but as a personal West Coast homage to Mount Vernon, shaped by one woman’s long memory and a couple’s fascination with early American history.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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