as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a cheery salute as they passed the soldiers on the street
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of salute
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
But just weeks later, Arenas jokingly gave his teammates a two-handed gun salute ahead of a January game against the Philadelphia 76ers, per The New York Post.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 7 May 2025
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shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In accepting her win for Female Artist of the Year, Wilson saluted the category’s four other nominees – Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
At noon, a gun salute echoed from the harbor’s northern jetty.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
But just weeks later, Arenas jokingly gave his teammates a two-handed gun salute ahead of a January game against the Philadelphia 76ers, per The New York Post.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 7 May 2025
Verb
There has been a discussion in recent years about the proper etiquette for presidents saluting the military, particularly those from other nations.
—Brendan Cole
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In accepting her win for Female Artist of the Year, Wilson saluted the category’s four other nominees – Kelsea Ballerini, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
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
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Mayor James Demetriades applauded the board’s decision, and said his town’s schools and some of their students are being unfairly singled out.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Despite Macchio feeling his skills were a little rough, Ripa and Consuelos plus the audience applauded for seeing the original Karate Kid in action.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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On our flight, the Emirates cabin crew made the boarding process pleasant, with warm greetings, helpful introductions to the seat and cabin, and an attentive demeanor while previewing the upcoming flight service.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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And when fans walked through the turnstiles, Lozano’s greetings in Spanish were among the messages booming from stadium speakers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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While some prominent Jews have praised Trump’s Harvard crackdown, many others say the administration’s actions appear more focused on damaging higher education than addressing the concerns of Jewish students.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
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
Verb
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The Chenab Bridge is being hailed as a major win for Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party government.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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This new Exorcist feature that hails from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek was announced in May 2024 and will not be a sequel to a previous film in the franchise.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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