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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for salutation

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Noun

The tribute and the timing — Bell is in pre-production for Free Fall, a thriller planned as her feature debut as a director — felt perfect.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

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
Speaking of perfect timing, here’s a salute to Al Benton, a right-hander for four teams (also the Philadelphia A’s and Detroit Tigers) from 1934 to 1952.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 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

Six additional citations — speeding, improper passing, failing to drive in a single lane, following too closely, failing to obey traffic control and running a red light — have been added to his charges.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Hernandez recalls a time when police issued citations, made arrests and shut down Mission Street.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

Bet365 is offering you a great welcome to the app with a $10 bet getting you $365 in bonus bets regardless of whether your wager wins or loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Not honoring a family’s home language would mean the welcome and validation that families feel in the program would be erased.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of welcome

Noun

One of the entrants for the Festival Poems had been a sham Wordsworthian hymn to the poor flowers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The crowd listened in silence as the Polynesians, wearing blue fire uniforms, sang a Tahitian hymn in harmony while two of them strummed ukuleles.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of hymn

Noun

Veronica Beard, which launched in 2010 with its signature Dickey Jacket, is unveiling Blazer Atelier, an homage to the brand’s roots and a nod to a new direction.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
No, this film is not a perfect homage to 1970s tough-guy action flicks.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of homage

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