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
Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.
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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
The King and Queen's office was first to announce the news about Athena's arrival with a statement on social media, and Princess Beatrice's younger sister, Princess Eugenie, sent salutations on Instagram.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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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
The King and Queen's office was first to announce the news about Athena's arrival with a statement on social media, and Princess Beatrice's younger sister, Princess Eugenie, sent salutations on Instagram.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
Noun
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Walking arm in arm with Donatella Versace as the brand’s sole guest, Chance paid tribute to a lineage of Black artistry that transcends genre, generation, and geography.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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Since his mom's death, West has paid tribute to her in various ways and named two albums after her: 2021's Donda and 2022's Donda 2.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Trump also returned a salute given to him by the kingdom's military officials.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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This year's festival opened with a three-film salute to Ukraine, and the premiere of Amélie Bonnin's French romance Leave One Day.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Dearest brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for God's flock.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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In the careless driving citation on Feb. 7, 2023, police said Hayes was operating his vehicle inattentively and unaware of the surroundings.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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An accelerant was found on Dustin's shoes and in different parts of the house, including near his sons' bodies, according to an arrest citation obtained by WHAS 11.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Their versatility even extends outside the bedroom—a gentle spritz over your throw pillow collection or even into a dinner party napkin can be a warm welcome to guests.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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His charisma of welcome and listening, combined with a manner of behavior in keeping with today’s sensitivities, touched hearts and sought to reawaken moral and spiritual sensibilities.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Next to Margaret, one of the two angels holds a book of song, once thought to be a hymn by the English composer Walter Frye but now identified as musical gibberish.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The hymn implores the saints to help the cardinals find a successor to Pope Francis to lead the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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His collection, whether intentional or not, was a visual homage to ancestral African and Caribbean aesthetics, with natural materials and folkloric references woven into his designs.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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This is a cheeky slasher homage and genre fans will lap it up.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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