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 Work Isn’t Finished, a tribute by her longtime friend the filmmaker Jem Cohen, who photographed her and her work over several decades.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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An Elvis tribute artist named Hayden Lynn was performing.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The federation also cited a photo appearing to show a member of the campus chapter throwing a Heil Hitler salute.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who has jumped out of a plane with a parachute deserves respect, but to do it 36 times, that’s worthy of a salute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The television impresario Ed Sullivan is to be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, a commendation for non-performers named after the late Atlantic Records co-founder who started the Rock Hall with Rolling Stone magazine’s Jann Wenner in the mid-1980s.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The three officers involved in the incident at the diner were honored with life-saving commendations.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The service Attentive and cheerful; none of your exits or entrances via the cozy lobby will go without a greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Eyewitness News team will also be at every UConn football home game, meeting and greeting fans.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 36-year-old woman driving the Jeep was issued a citation for failure to avoid an accident.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since August 2024, more than 160 noise citations have been issued in downtown, according to Beard.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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The visit had already been expected to include a White House reception, a ceremonial military welcome, King Charles’ address to Congress and a formal state dinner.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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LaGrange, Georgia Find a warm welcome in LaGrange, a cozy West Georgia town located on West Point Lake.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Maroon name refers to one of the school’s colors and is a homage to the University of Chicago, which goes by the same name, according to local historians.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Multiple menu items are homages to signature dishes at his other restaurants.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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