SALUTATION Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

salutation

noun

ˌsal-yə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of salutation

as in tribute

a formal expression of praise the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation

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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 Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for salutation

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Noun

All 32 clubs will recognize the military community through special gameday tributes, community events and charitable initiatives that build on the league's year-round commitment to those who serve.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
As a tribute to Luca Meda, Ron Gilad took Meda’s original kitchen island design and transformed it into a poetic fountain with four faucets.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

Members pay no dues the first year, and benefits include full military funeral with rifle salute, member’s spouse death benefit, hospital benefit and others.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Hundreds march through the rain in Atlanta’s fourth annual salute.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Nov. 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

The photos show Kate greeting and and talking with people outside, amid the trees at Pensford Field park in the London district of Kew.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
That message came from school after school site, where polls were open and politicians and volunteers shared greetings, and while the federal election monitors were said to be calm and polite, their presence was called troubling.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of greeting

Noun

The cameras detect vehicles that break the law by passing the school buses when the stop sign and lights are flashing, capturing video evidence that is then reviewed by citation officers before a citation is issued.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
In Portage, school resource officers now review the footage to see whether a citation is warranted.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, our sweep of top headlines from the auto industry and car culture every day, curated by The Drive’s editorial team.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
The Bottom Line Although centipedes and millipedes may not be the most welcome of visitors inside your home, both play important roles in the environment.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of welcome

Noun

Nothing more than a reminder that the quotidian world around us can be a hymn all by itself.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
At the conclusion of an English-language service interspersed with hymns in Arabic, the priest introduced Salazar, who stood up in the front row, smiling and waving.

— Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of hymn

Noun

In this light, Kanye West’s intermittent admiration for Hitler seems less an anomaly than an homage to a venerable tradition.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
Throughout, Dirand immersed himself in Mizner’s doors, ceilings, and patterns so that the new rooms would be a true homage rather than a copy.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of homage

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