salutations

noun

plural of salutation
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 Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutations
  1. tributes
  2. greetings
  3. commendations
  4. salutes
  5. citations
  6. accolades
Noun
  • While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Local menus are currently stacked with sweet and savory tributes to peaches, ranging from heirloom salads and crudos to inventive desserts and cocktails.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tributes
Noun
  • Many scam texts use vague greetings, odd wording, awkward punctuation or slightly incorrect brand names.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • People put their voice on podcasts, earnings calls, webinar recordings and voicemail greetings.
    — Sebastian Dobrincu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of greetings
Noun
  • The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Definition of commendations
Noun
  • George’s arrival was celebrated with gun salutes, and bells at Westminster Abbey—where William and Kate had married over two years prior on April 29, 2011—tolled continuously for three hours in celebration of the future king’s arrival.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of salutes
Noun
  • Muck Rack found that 84% of AI citations come from third-party media.
    — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the county says the property owners are appealing the citations.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of citations
Noun
  • The role also earned him Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG award and Critics Choice Award nominations, among other accolades.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In an independent sector where even experienced filmmakers struggle to finance their next project, these are hardly ornamental accolades.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolades

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