Synonyms of saluted

saluted

verb

past tense of salute

as in applauded

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauded
• praised
• hailed
• commended
• cheered
• acclaimed
• lauded
• touted
• clapped
• accredited
• endorsed
• cracked up
• celebrated
• approved
• rose (to)
• recommended
• doffed one's hat to
• eulogized
• extolled
• favored
• sang
• emblazoned
• bravoed
• ballyhooed
• supported
• rooted (for)
• idolized
• flattered
• overpraised
• magnified
• adulated
• deified
• glorified
• belauded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• blamed
• belittled
• criticized
• put down
• admonished
• censured
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reproached
• reprehended
• reprobated
• reproved
• castigated
• excoriated
• discommended
• vilified
• lambasted
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saluted

The president saluted the team in the East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship over the New York Yankees. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Trump shook reliever Will Klein’s hand and saluted his role in the Dodgers’ 18-inning Game 3 marathon victory. — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the area, rooting for the Phillies. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 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. — CBS News, 22 June 2026

The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

No previous American leader could plausibly have presided over the scene of a tattooed Brazilian fighter in a black cowboy hat and Lycra shorts running out of the White House, saluted by honor guards, with the intent of pulverizing another human being. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 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