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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2
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
Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutations
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But his death will hover over all of it, with tributes from his fellow drivers and from Charlotte Motor Speedway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2026
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The news of Busch’s death has sent the motorsports world reeling, with tributes pouring in from all over the globe to Busch’s tenacity and penchant for winning.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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The two came up with a bold redesign — bright colors to attract motorists and greetings in four languages to honor the surrounding Navajo, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Video greetings shared on Friday evening were led off by a royal short film starring King Charles III writing his 100th birthday letter to Attenborough, which got delivered with the help of various members of the animal kingdom, including a hedgehog that drew much laughter with his appearance.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 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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Dozens of troopers, many of classmates from Trainor’s academy, arranged themselves to give the trooper one of his last salutes.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
13 May 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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Arrests and citations do nothing to address these needs.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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These systems demonstrated the ability to generate coherent legal text and assist with analytical tasks, while also highlighting important limitations—particularly around hallucinated citations and the need for human oversight.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Salutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutations. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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