SALUTED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of saluted Hillary Clinton, who also saluted Parton, said Steinem's activism was built on optimism despite abundant roadblocks for women. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 She was saluted by the Recording Academy in 2024 with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the previous year received the National Medals of Arts, the United States’ highest award given to artists and their patrons. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 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 The city's first-ever Jamaican Day Parade gave a single spotlight to Jamaican culture and saluted the extraordinary contributions of Jamaicans and Jamaican Americans. — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Other speakers included Hansard’s 16-years-younger brother Richard, who saluted his curiosity and kindness. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 In addition, Little Feat’s legacy has been saluted by tribute bands on both coasts, including Sailin’ Shoes and Feat Prints, and — in Japan — by Little Cheat. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 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

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Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
After Savery finished her victim impact statement, a handful of other victims and observers in the courtroom applauded.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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Pembroke Pines Police Chief Jose Vargas on Wednesday made the decision to shut down all license-plate cameras in the city, a decision urged by Mayor Angelo Castillo and praised by commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday night.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Speaking outside the court Friday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington praised Clancy for enduring in such a difficult situation.

— Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

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