1
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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2
as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Recent Examples of salutation
Something as seemingly simple as including an emoji (or starting an email without a salutation) communicates information that will shape other people’s perspectives of your messages.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
Feel like sleeping in rather than rising for sun salutations?
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
Feel like sleeping in rather than rising for sun salutations?
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for salutation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
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The woman’s family paid tribute to her in a statement shared by the Cheshire Constabulary on Tuesday, July 22.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Musk came under fire himself in January after giving a straight-arm salute at a rally celebrating Trump’s inauguration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Upon their arrival in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle, there will be another royal salute and the playing of the French and British national anthems before President Macron and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the funeral liturgy and delivered the final commendation and valediction.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump sued the Wall Street Journal Friday over the newspaper's report that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for Epstein.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Guests may spot Rummy greeting buccaneers from his perch along the bar.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Workers refused to work with a hazardous chemical earlier this year, and officials did not issue a citation after a worker was sprayed with another chemical months prior.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Authorities said that the driver remained at the scene and was given a citation.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Start up a new account with the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code and get one of four available welcome offers depending on your location.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Born and raised some 60 miles (96 kilometers) away in Holywood, a small town of little over 10,000 people just a 15-minute drive from the hubbub of the capital Belfast, McIlroy was always guaranteed to receive a hero’s welcome at the 153rd edition of the major this week.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The bill drew the most heated public protests of the legislative session, with protestors often shutting down committee meetings through reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing hymns.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Osbourne made a surprise cameo near the film’s end, helping Nicky defeat one of his villains — who is disguised as a bat — by biting off its head, an homage to one of the rock star's most infamous on-stage antics.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Stick around through the end credits for the obligatory teaser of what’s in store and a breezy homage to an earlier iteration.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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