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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for salutation

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Noun

Dennis and Rosa encounter all sorts of people, from feuding Take That tribute bands to Irish bachelorettes, comedians and bingo enthusiasts.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Jean pays tribute to the oversized trousers worn by rodeo clowns.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 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

Her voice is still the outbound greeting on his and Ryu’s answering machine, which warns that the family is unavailable due to being overtaken by an infestation of firebreathing ants.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of greeting

Noun

That means knowing which sources carry weight with language models, which narratives are worth reinforcing and what is costing you citations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Guerrero was not arrested but given a mandatory order to appear in court citation.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

Children—a rare sight at Trancoso’s small, intimate pousadas but welcome here—are kept busy by a discreet army of private nannies and hotel monitors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooftop bar looks over Hyde Park, lending a welcome (and rather rare) sense of openness in central London, while ABC Kitchen—the London outpost of the New York restaurant famed for its crab toast—brings in a high-flying food crowd.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of welcome

Noun

In public at least, the BBC and new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s administration are singing from the same hymn sheet.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of hymn

Noun

Seeley, who separately created the horror homage Hack/Slash, and Fleecs were also behind Local Man, a murder mystery that featured callbacks to the 1990s superheroics and stylings of Image Comics.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Da Corte and his studio assistants personally painted this 32-foot-tall remake, which doubles as both a loving homage and a means of raising a great work to new heights.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of homage

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