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
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Again with powerbombs and chokeslams, not to mention one arm being snapped in mid-Hitler salute, Batman took on white supremacists.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Beaming from ear to ear, he was seen clapping before then removing his cap to salute Johnson during her interview.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Maya Project commissioned the performances as part of its annual salute to Angelou.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Again with powerbombs and chokeslams, not to mention one arm being snapped in mid-Hitler salute, Batman took on white supremacists.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
After congratulating Swayman, the Bruins gathered at center ice and raised their sticks to salute their fans.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Beaming from ear to ear, he was seen clapping before then removing his cap to salute Johnson during her interview.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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But now that the salutations for the honor bestowed upon Spoelstra to take over for Steve Kerr as U.S. coach are finished, the next order of business for him, for Hill, and for Sean Ford, who oversees day-to-day operations for the men’s national team, is to stop the bleeding at the World Cup.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Parry applauded the decision by Deputy Judge Sarah Clarke to dismiss Mitch Winehouse's claim that the two were not entitled to sell the items and did so without his knowledge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chevron, on the other hand, applauded the Supreme Court’s decision, saying the claims are related to work that the companies did under federal supervision.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The service Attentive and cheerful; none of your exits or entrances via the cozy lobby will go without a greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Eyewitness News team will also be at every UConn football home game, meeting and greeting fans.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The response was praised by Republican politicians, who widely denounced the content of the chats, which was filled with slurs for Black, Jewish and gay people and included graphic calls for violence against Black people.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cornice headboards are trending again, praised for a classic, layered look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo arrived to a raucous welcome in Bamenda, where blasting music from loudspeakers gave the event a concert-like vibe.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every year, the NFL receives an influx of prospects who hail from South Florida.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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