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
As part of saluting the filmmakers, actors, and artisans responsible for some of the most exciting cinematic works of the year, Thomas next ruminated on the true meaning of both activism and, ahem, IndieWire.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
—Molly Ball, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
In the wake of the shooting, according to the news service, police and emergency vehicles made their way to the coroner’s office, with community members saluting and carrying American flags.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Disco Divas, Milwaukee Symphony Pops Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling continues his reinvigoration of the MSO's Pops series with this program saluting powerhouse voices of the disco era, such as Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and others.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But by the time Ming’s coffin was rolled out by eight pallbearers to two long rows of saluting law enforcement personnel, the sun’s bright light beamed down onto the stadium; reminiscent of another bright light, as Ming’s personality was often described by loved ones, that will be greatly missed.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
—Molly Ball, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
In the wake of the shooting, according to the news service, police and emergency vehicles made their way to the coroner’s office, with community members saluting and carrying American flags.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Disco Divas, Milwaukee Symphony Pops Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling continues his reinvigoration of the MSO's Pops series with this program saluting powerhouse voices of the disco era, such as Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and others.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But by the time Ming’s coffin was rolled out by eight pallbearers to two long rows of saluting law enforcement personnel, the sun’s bright light beamed down onto the stadium; reminiscent of another bright light, as Ming’s personality was often described by loved ones, that will be greatly missed.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluting
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Her fellow nominees — Amy Madigan, Ariana Grande, Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — could all be seen applauding for her along the way.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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As clips and screenshots circulated online, fans couldn’t resist chiming in — some applauding the glam game-day outfit, others offering hot takes and pop-culture comparisons of their own.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber have unveiled the production-intent robotaxi that will power their upcoming global autonomous ride-hailing service.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Assisted-driving tech is also considered a precursor to fully autonomous cars, which analysts say can unlock huge new markets for ride-hailing fleets as well as personal self-driving vehicles.—
Nora Eckert,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Saluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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