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
More active travelers may also consider a few sun salutations on the outdoor movement deck.
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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
What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 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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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
What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 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 menu is a tribute to both French and North Vietnamese cuisine, and one of the most popular dishes is the Sapa trout ceviche, mango and salmon caviar.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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To celebrate his arrival, a cannon boomed in a ceremonial salute and boats in the marina sounded foghorns that at one point interrupted Leo's remarks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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As a cannon boomed in a ceremonial salute, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene met Leo at the Monaco heliport, just down the coast from the marina that is home to the megayachts of the rich and famous.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Every contribution includes a name, a greeting, and many attest to enjoying the dog biscuit and replacing it with one of their own.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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After a greeting and a few words from the palace balcony, the Pope went to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to pray with the Bishop of Monaco.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
28 Mar. 2026
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The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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City police issued a citation to the 14-year-old rider for operating an e-bike underage, but no one was charged for the injury to Stotko.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some experts see it as a welcome, but possibly temporary, break for states in a scourge that boosted crime as people who are using the drugs sometimes fall into homelessness and steal to support fentanyl habits.—
Kaitlin Coward,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Well, the landmark homage to an iconic fictional boxer is on the move — at least temporarily.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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