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salute 1 of 2

noun

Definition of salutenext
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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salute

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verb

sə-ˈlüt How to pronounce salute (audio)
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
In an iconic photo, the two raise their right arms together in the Black Power salute. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 During its free Star Trek Lates event on September 8, visitors will attempt to set the Guinness World Records title for the most people performing a Vulcan salute simultaneously. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
On Wednesday, several former Davis band members — including pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and saxophonist Kenny Garrett — will salute his music at a Hollywood Bowl concert. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The man turned his gaze northeast, saluted Maceta, and disappeared, running and glimmering, into the blue of the mist. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
  1. salutation
  2. applaud
  3. greeting
  4. praise
  5. welcome
  6. hail
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
Verb
  • The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place.
    — DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • When Volpe walked to the plate for his first at-bat, the crowd applauded loudly.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of applaud
Noun
  • In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Lauren Frayer sends greetings from the 18th-century Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There were some Chilean flags waving from the Nu Stadium stands on Saturday greeting Sanchez, who came off the bench at the 60-minute mark.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of greeting
Verb
  • The film is Bullock’s first in four years, and critics are ever-so-faintly praising her return to the big screen.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Kvaratskhelia nods in agreement, praising Ruiz’s football IQ.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Colts cornerback Justin Walley was matched often with Flowers early on, and Flowers gave Walley, who missed his entire rookie season because of a torn ACL, plenty of welcome-to-the-league moments during his NFL debut Sunday.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • And no tearful, cinematic gateside farewells or joyful welcomes.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of welcome
Verb
  • People rush to work, hailing matatus along the roadside as vendors set up for the day.
    — Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Governments on both sides of the Channel have hailed its loan as a symbol of a Franco-British friendship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of hail

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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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