SALUTE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of salute

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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verb

sə-ˈlüt

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

Noun

Those attending should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection. — Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 The fan, a police officer in his day job, was wearing a yellow United away shirt when a second man recognised the club crest on his chest and gave him a Leeds salute. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Verb

Some of the processing stations include physical measurements, uniform issue, medical examinations, hair-cuts, and learning to properly salute. — Ryan Bowie, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for salute

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Noun

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
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.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026

Definition of salutation

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Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026
Children and parents applauded the performances by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and opera singer San Cha at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park in what’s otherwise known as Frogtown.

— Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of applaud

Verb

Following Fuentes’ lead, other influencers on the far-right have also taken to questioning the Holocaust and filming videos praising Adolf Hitler, throwing Nazi salutes and singing along to antisemitic songs.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Bill Clinton, who was giving that day’s commencement address, praised El-Sayed in his own remarks.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

That the sixth Dalai Lama was born in modern-day Arunachal Pradesh of northern India helped seed an affinity for Buddhism, which led to a warm welcome for the incumbent almost three centuries later.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s news roundup that gathers the biggest automotive headlines from around the globe.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 July 2026

Definition of welcome

Verb

Penn previously served as vice president of Uber Eats, and helped build the company’s food delivery and international ride-hailing business.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 July 2026
After years of lobbying, the 40% tax relief on movies of up to £15M ($20M) budget was hailed by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott and Barbara Broccoli when it was finally introduced in the spring of 2024.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026

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