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
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Wearing a green military uniform and short beard, Salami took the salute of soldiers in the cavernous underground complex and walked over the United States and Israel flags on the ground.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Brendan Le, People.com, 21 June 2025
The bagpipes began to play a few moments later and the crowd of officers saluted as the casket, draped in a Chicago flag, stood ready to be loaded into a waiting hearse.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Noun
President Donald Trump salutes after being presented a flag for his birthday as first lady Melania Trump watches during a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Wearing a green military uniform and short beard, Salami took the salute of soldiers in the cavernous underground complex and walked over the United States and Israel flags on the ground.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Verb
The 4-year-old donned the Parachute Regiment's camo uniform and saluted at the family's home.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 June 2025
The bagpipes began to play a few moments later and the crowd of officers saluted as the casket, draped in a Chicago flag, stood ready to be loaded into a waiting hearse.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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She was seated near me, and appeared to be either a celebrity or the mayor, so frequent were the salutations from passersby.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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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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State leaders applauding efforts to kill the Gotion project is another sign of change in a Michigan Republican Party that in years past typically supported large automotive and economic development projects.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Reddit Reacts More than 1,000 Reddit users took to the comments across both posts to offer support and advice, with many applauding his bravery.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 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
Verb
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Vazquez went on to praise both the show’s current — and former — hosts.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
25 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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Start at the bar and get a seasonal fruit cocktail or mocktail with Japanese musk melon, Thai golden mango or Malaysian passionfruit for a refreshing welcome.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Also headlining is Mei Lin, who hails from Dearborn.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Shinawatra hails from a powerful dynasty and became Thailand’s youngest prime minister last year, at just 38.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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