salutation

noun

ˌsal-yə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce salutation (audio)
Definition of salutationnext
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 Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations. — Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand. — Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025 He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism. — Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025 Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for salutation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
  1. tribute
  2. salute
  3. commendation
  4. greeting
  5. citation
  6. welcome
  7. hymn
  8. homage
Noun
  • Sort five years of tribute gifts by the person being honored, not the donor.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Then came an outpouring of recollections, anecdotes and tributes, from all corners of the internet.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas, who is Jewish, said that then a man stood up at the meeting and gave a Nazi salute, shouting Heil Hitler.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of commendation
Noun
  • About a half hour later, Faulkner and Sumrall embraced in the locker room hallway, one of the head honcho’s many greetings.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • With one of the expansion club’s games being transmitted around the globe via Armed Forces Radio, Matthews had the presence of mind to send out a greeting to Steve Laub, a football teammate at Illinois Wesleyan serving in Vietnam.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of greeting
Noun
  • He was issued felony citations on suspicion of burglary, evading police, driving more than 100 mph, hit-and-run, obstruction and resisting, reckless driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Florida’s law on license-plate camera systems says they cannot be used to issue a traffic infraction or citation.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of citation
Noun
  • The crowds offered a striking welcome for the first American pope.
    — Chris Livesay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Trump greeted Xi planeside at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, a welcome rarely extended to visiting heads of state.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of welcome
Noun
  • The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In the southernmost car, dozens press together and sway in their prayer shawls to the hymns of the morning service.
    — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hymn
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
Definition of homage

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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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