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
Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Dozens of troopers, many of classmates from Trainor’s academy, arranged themselves to give the trooper one of his last salutes.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
When fine aluminum powder was mixed proportionally with an oxidizer, the resulting mixture—flash powder—burned much hotter and faster than black powder, allowing for the manufacture of louder firecrackers and salutes in aerial fireworks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Simone Somekh, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host a slew of events this summer, tying in America’s 250th anniversary and salutes to the KSC bus tour and the last Space Shuttle flight.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Why not run it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Rabb also expresses a keen interest in learning more about the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous culture, and salutes Canada for trying to put right past wrongs.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The sounds of ship horns and ceremonial salutes echoed across the New Orleans waterfront this week as the city marked the first stop of Sail 250, a nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.
—Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Dozens of troopers, many of classmates from Trainor’s academy, arranged themselves to give the trooper one of his last salutes.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
When fine aluminum powder was mixed proportionally with an oxidizer, the resulting mixture—flash powder—burned much hotter and faster than black powder, allowing for the manufacture of louder firecrackers and salutes in aerial fireworks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
The decision comes one year after Keshet members were attacked at the parade by marchers who called them terrorists and murderers, made Nazi salutes and attempted to rush the float.
—Simone Somekh, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host a slew of events this summer, tying in America’s 250th anniversary and salutes to the KSC bus tour and the last Space Shuttle flight.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
Why not run it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Rabb also expresses a keen interest in learning more about the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous culture, and salutes Canada for trying to put right past wrongs.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutes
Noun
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Throughout the Backrooms, there are several cardboard cutouts of a mysterious caveman, wired to a communication device that broadcasts audio greetings in multiple languages.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Clips from podcasts or voicemail greetings are also sources for samples that can be used to generate realistic-sounding audio.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The project hails from writer Will Arbery (Succession), who also executive produces with Hiro Murai (Atlanta, Widow’s Bay), who also will direct.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Golden, who is departing Congress after his term, hails from a competitive district in Maine.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The supporters also took the opportunity to extend the warmest of welcomes to the returning Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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As the warm welcomes, teas and receptions continue, news comes in from across the ocean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Jamaica international has scored four of City’s 14 goals from corners, but Restrepo in particular praises her influence in defence.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Duarte also praises this formula for its lightweight feel and impressive color payoff.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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