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Recent Examples of salutation Feel like sleeping in rather than rising for sun salutations? Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 The King and Queen's office was first to announce the news about Athena's arrival with a statement on social media, and Princess Beatrice's younger sister, Princess Eugenie, sent salutations on Instagram. Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation. Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024 Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms. Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for salutation
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Noun
  • And Sarah Silverman's comedy special, Sarah Silverman: Postmortem, out May 20, pays tribute to her stepmother and father, who died just days apart in 2023.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Prince Harry is paying tribute to his mother’s legacy by celebrating the changemakers of tomorrow.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Musk attended Trump's swearing-in ceremony and gave a now-notorious speech involving a controversial salute at a celebratory rally later that evening.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
  • We at 9-1-1 salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to her official bio, Chatfield was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and commendation medals from the Navy, Army and Air Force.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
  • To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Francis was the first pope to fly through Chinese airspace and famously sent greetings to President Xi Jinping in 2014.
    Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • On Sunday, the day before Francis’ passing, Vance exchanged Easter greetings with an ailing Pope.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • When the responsible party is identified and the case is completed, the Animal Control Unit will determine what citations will be appropriate.
    Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Mendoza’s resolute bravery was praised in the formal citation by the Navy that awarded him a Silver Star for valor.
    Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His charisma of welcome and listening, combined with a manner of behavior in keeping with today’s sensitivities, touched hearts and sought to reawaken moral and spiritual sensibilities.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Claim this welcome bonus before using a weekly no-sweat bet.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Vatican released a book of celebration on its website for the event, containing prayers and hymns.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Also on the schedule for the Wednesday night event were hymns from the Marine Corps Band and singer Charles Billingsley was to perform Christian opera, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The custom Reeboks Nate wears are an homage to his mother’s homeland, with light blue, yellow and green the colors of the Rwandan flag.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Thousands lined up to pay homage before pope's funeral About 25,000 people bid farewell to Francis through this week as the pope was lying in state at St. Peter's.
    Susan Miller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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