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
Noun
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The club will carry out more significant tributes to Bonds before this Sunday’s home game against Aston Villa.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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In the latter, Jackman and Kate Hudson play the real-life couple of Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute act.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Individuals at the ceremony should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Sean O'Malley also added a salute to the crowd, which includes many military members.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
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The two were both accomplished musicians despite their young age, and on that night Aleksander, 13, received a commendation for his performance on the piano and violin while his brother Tyler, 11, was awarded for his work on piano and guitar.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Consider the overwhelming scenes of thousands of Argentines in Mill Creek Park and the Crossroads Arts District on Monday night, the greeting for the English team at Swope Park and the Netherlands in Riverside and beyond.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The Bay State transportation agency is set to deploy fare engagement representatives to issue formal warnings and citations to riders who have not tapped at a fare gate or farebox, starting next month.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Smith was issued a misdemeanor citation in connection with Dobbins' death.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Other images of national teams from Senegal and Uzbekistan undergoing TSA-style screening outside their charter planes went viral, amping up the criticism toward America’s welcome to teams arriving for the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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When friends and family return, that familiar smell telegraphs welcome and comfort before a single word is spoken.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Reading it feels like reading a hymn or a poem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Franklin’s musical career started in her father’s church, singing the great gospel hymns of the day.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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This is my homage to you today!—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Some of the architects of this revolution are front and center in Seiler’s image, an homage to the famous 1932 photograph of construction workers on a steel beam 800 feet above the RCA building in New York City, which TIME named as one of the 100 most influential photographs of all time.—
D.W. Pine,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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