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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
On the side of an East London bus stop, one of them shows Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, emerging from a Tesla’s roof with his hand pointing upward in a straight-armed salute.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
But nestled in the middle of a high-stakes campaign, Eternal Sunshine is here to move units, to let the air out of ballooning narratives, to try out cool runs — and to salute Jim Carrey.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Critics quickly likened Musk to a Nazi after he was recorded giving what some considered to be a Nazi salute during an event for Trump last November.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
On the side of an East London bus stop, one of them shows Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, emerging from a Tesla’s roof with his hand pointing upward in a straight-armed salute.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
The right-side red thumbstick pays homage to the chest port, and there’s a comic blood splatter across the top-left of the pad to salute the all-new Shield Saw.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
But nestled in the middle of a high-stakes campaign, Eternal Sunshine is here to move units, to let the air out of ballooning narratives, to try out cool runs — and to salute Jim Carrey.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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Each email would contain the same body text, but the salutation would be customized with the recipient’s name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Something as seemingly simple as including an emoji (or starting an email without a salutation) communicates information that will shape other people’s perspectives of your messages.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the touchline, meanwhile, Guardiola was extremely animated, pleading with his fans to have patience and applauding Ake’s more conservative decision.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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After Fitzgerald’s death, a wave of eulogies applauded the author, and at least a couple of them hailed his Jazz Age novel as a classic.—
Alexander Manshel,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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Francis was the first pope to fly through Chinese airspace and famously sent greetings to President Xi Jinping in 2014.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, the day before Francis’ passing, Vance exchanged Easter greetings with an ailing Pope.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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With over 12,300 reviews and a 4.8-star average rating, shoppers praise the shirt’s softness, comfort, and moisture-wicking abilities.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Abel is well regarded by Berkshire's managers and Buffett has praised his business acumen for years.—
Time,
Time,
3 May 2025
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His charisma of welcome and listening, combined with a manner of behavior in keeping with today’s sensitivities, touched hearts and sought to reawaken moral and spiritual sensibilities.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Claim this welcome bonus before using a weekly no-sweat bet.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Editors’ Picks How Healthy Is Tofu? Governor Newsom has hailed the measure as one that could render automobile tailpipes as obsolete as rotary phones.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The weather service said gusty winds up to 60 mph and hail the size of quarters will be possible in the strongest storms.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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