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
Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
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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
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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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Perry officially kicked off the screening by praising his star Shannon Thornton, best known for her role as Miss Mississippi on Katori Hall’s hit Starz show P-Valley.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Patteron burst out laughing and praising her roast.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Singaporean ride-hailing firm Grab has also made a strategic equity investment in WeRide, and is working with the Chinese firm to offer robobuses in Singapore starting next year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ride hailing stock climbed nearly 3% following an earnings beat.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Saluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluting. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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