1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greeting
Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 May 2025
This is the first greeting spoken by … Full Story
Microsoft laying off 6,000 employees
Microsoft on Tuesday began laying off nearly 3 percent of its total workforce — or about 6,000 employees.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Silverman added that Cohen offered to introduce Silverman to Anderson, but when the introduction happened, Anderson allegedly balked at a friendly greeting.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 May 2025
This is the first greeting spoken by … Full Story
Microsoft laying off 6,000 employees
Microsoft on Tuesday began laying off nearly 3 percent of its total workforce — or about 6,000 employees.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Verb
As the celebration on the floor dispersed to make way for the second national semifinal, Clayton could be seen greeting every teammate and staffer who offered a handshakes or a hug with a concise message.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The vibrant musical, a salute to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ’30s, celebrates Black excellence, creativity and joy with exuberant and passionate singing and dancing, gorgeous period costumes and ebullient choreography.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Grimes also faced backlash after Musk went viral for appearing to give a Nazi salute following Trump’s inauguration in January.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Terms and Conditions New Customers – 21+ in Eligible States Bonus Last Verified On June 2, 2025 Information Confirmed By Newsweek The bet365 bonus code gives users the flexibility to choose the welcome offer that makes the most sense for them.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Put bluntly, the shadow of a welcome — in the form the lighthouse — awaits only as a shadow extension of the defensive perimeter, the bollard.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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