as in applauding
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of saluting
The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Diana attended this event as a member of the Royal Family from 1981 to 1992, then saluting Queen Elizabeth II, without ever missing a single one.
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Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot of Trump saluting the flag, and MSG erupted into boos.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Few images are more enduring than 3-year-old John saluting his father’s coffin.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The crowd booed loudly when TV cameras captured the politician saluting during the national anthem.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Why Vang doesn’t say the Pledge of Allegiance When asked about Vang’s practice of abstaining from saluting the flag, her campaign spokesperson said that her past statements on the matter speak for themselves.
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Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, saluting Billie Jean King on completing her bachelor's degree in history at age 82!
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Diana attended this event as a member of the Royal Family from 1981 to 1992, then saluting Queen Elizabeth II, without ever missing a single one.
—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot of Trump saluting the flag, and MSG erupted into boos.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Few images are more enduring than 3-year-old John saluting his father’s coffin.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The crowd booed loudly when TV cameras captured the politician saluting during the national anthem.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Why Vang doesn’t say the Pledge of Allegiance When asked about Vang’s practice of abstaining from saluting the flag, her campaign spokesperson said that her past statements on the matter speak for themselves.
—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, saluting Billie Jean King on completing her bachelor's degree in history at age 82!
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluting
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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Ride-hailing companies would also be required to background check every driver before hiring them, and continue to do so on an annual basis.
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Super apps are ubiquitous in China and much of Southeast Asia—platforms like WeChat and Alipay that bundle messaging, payments, food delivery, ride-hailing, and commerce into a single destination, so that users rarely need to leave the app to conduct daily life.
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“Saluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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