1
as in tributes
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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as in greetings
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Recent Examples of salutations
Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutations
Noun
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Millar has a close relationship with her sister Millar shares a close bond with her sister, who often posts sweet tributes on social media.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Friends and loved ones shared tributes on social media, describing the loss as devastating.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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But first, Koch passed along Easter greetings to flight controllers.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The four astronauts exchanged warm greetings with Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of their daily planning conference.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 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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When fine aluminum powder was mixed proportionally with an oxidizer, the resulting mixture—flash powder—burned much hotter and faster than black powder, allowing for the manufacture of louder firecrackers and salutes in aerial fireworks.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 Mar. 2026
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In 1938, the Austrian soccer team dissolved after Hitler’s Germany annexed its country, and the German players greeted the stands with Nazi salutes.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No citations have been issued at this time.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The losing attorney did as she was told — including Bonar’s citations as noted by the judge.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Salutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutations. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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