as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of saluted
Artist David Banner, Pastor Shirley Caesar and business entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd will be saluted at the 2025 HBCU Honors.
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Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Fire Rescue trucks hung a giant American flag, and officers saluted as Cajuso’s body was carried away in an ambulance.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Before leaving the Palestinian territory they were draped with Israeli flags, while Israeli soldiers saluted.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Sharp wanted to make sure that all the members who sang lead and contributed songs were being saluted as well as the guy who went on to the more famous solo career.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Trump saluted as the crowd cheered him.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump saluted and again received mostly cheers, while some boos could be heard.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Thoughtful and guarded adoption of AI is warranted and saluted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Fire Rescue trucks hung a giant American flag, and officers saluted as Cajuso’s body was carried away in an ambulance.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Before leaving the Palestinian territory they were draped with Israeli flags, while Israeli soldiers saluted.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Sharp wanted to make sure that all the members who sang lead and contributed songs were being saluted as well as the guy who went on to the more famous solo career.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Trump saluted as the crowd cheered him.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump saluted and again received mostly cheers, while some boos could be heard.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Thoughtful and guarded adoption of AI is warranted and saluted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluted
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Participants at the panel applauded the program but said a few adjustments would give major studios more confidence in utilizing it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Manchester United alum — widely hailed as one of the greatest players of his generation — retired from professional football in 2013 after a storied career.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Holliday played Flo, Ladd was cast as singing waitress Belle who, like Ladd, hailed from Mississippi.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Saluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluted. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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