as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of salute
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Sean O'Malley also added a salute to the crowd, which includes many military members.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
When the ball went in the hole, the boos continued, and Clark jokingly touched the brim of his cap and saluted the aggrieved Canadian crowd.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Noun
Individuals at the ceremony should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Sean O'Malley also added a salute to the crowd, which includes many military members.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
Heartfelt salutes trumpet ebullient activism.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
When the ball went in the hole, the boos continued, and Clark jokingly touched the brim of his cap and saluted the aggrieved Canadian crowd.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for salute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
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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.
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That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Good morning from Arlington, Texas, Craig Stammen has a friendly greeting for reporters after almost every game.
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The person who made the voicemail greeting for that number identified herself as Baer’s wife, Donna.
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.
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But, the Cape Verdeans have gained a legion of fans after their performance against Spain and should expect a warm welcome.
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This is an Edwardian- inspired new build, so the rooms are large (starting at 290 square feet) with clever details throughout, such as reassuringly spacious showers and barista-style Morning coffee machines—a welcome upgrade on noisy Nespresso units.
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.
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Like Messi, Roccuzzo hails from Rosario, one of Argentina’s major port cities.
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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