as in greetings
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street
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as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of salutes
Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Klint Kubiak’s introduction Wednesday as the Las Vegas Raiders coach came with the requisite historical salutes.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
There were salutes to Duke Ellington and Old Hollywood.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
These bipartisan salutes have been praised nationwide.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
The cast expanded to include returnees who’ve been favorites at past such AmericanaFest salutes, including Milk Carton Kids and Chris Pierce, and notable first-timers like Young the Giant.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the release, inductees will also receive on‑campus salutes at their universities and be permanently honored at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
There, he was honored with salutes and a requiem.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Cannon salutes were fired as the crown prince pulled up to the White House South Lawn, a rare location for a foreign arrival to take place.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 18 Nov. 2025
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Their skill and sense of daring have been foundational for Davis, who simultaneously salutes their music and uses it as a vital launching pad for her own work.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service and the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
General Hossein Salami, second right, salutes as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, arrives at a graduation ceremony of the Revolutionary Guard's officers in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2015.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
In 1938, the Austrian soccer team dissolved after Hitler’s Germany annexed its country, and the German players greeted the stands with Nazi salutes.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Klint Kubiak’s introduction Wednesday as the Las Vegas Raiders coach came with the requisite historical salutes.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
There were salutes to Duke Ellington and Old Hollywood.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
These bipartisan salutes have been praised nationwide.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
The cast expanded to include returnees who’ve been favorites at past such AmericanaFest salutes, including Milk Carton Kids and Chris Pierce, and notable first-timers like Young the Giant.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
According to the release, inductees will also receive on‑campus salutes at their universities and be permanently honored at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
There, he was honored with salutes and a requiem.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Cannon salutes were fired as the crown prince pulled up to the White House South Lawn, a rare location for a foreign arrival to take place.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
Yes, the world salutes CAPRICORN!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Their skill and sense of daring have been foundational for Davis, who simultaneously salutes their music and uses it as a vital launching pad for her own work.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service and the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
General Hossein Salami, second right, salutes as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, arrives at a graduation ceremony of the Revolutionary Guard's officers in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2015.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutes
Noun
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Her family is careful about visitors, too; the neighbor kids, for example, wave and shout greetings from the doorway instead of crowding inside.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The series hails from Disney Branded Television and is produced by 20th Television.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The team hails from all over the world—Taiwan, Myanmar, France, among others—and can assist in several languages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pretty evident takeaway in both places was that voters had grown tired of restrictive COVID policies, especially in schools, and that Biden and the Democrats were wearing out their welcomes with persuadable voters — and that Republicans were fired up.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Warren praises this skincare for increasing cellular turnover, inhibiting pigment production and fighting acne.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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Genevieve praises Kyle for his charisma and recognizes that making allies is critical for her game this season.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Salutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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