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
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Video captured the extended greeting between the presidents, who patted each other's shoulders and firmly shook hands for around 15 seconds.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
These loyal companions love their humans unconditionally, greeting them at the door with a wagging tail or curling up at the foot of the bed, purring gently.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Upon arrival in Key West, the group exchanges polite greetings, but the underlying tension is palpable.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Video captured the extended greeting between the presidents, who patted each other's shoulders and firmly shook hands for around 15 seconds.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
That admirable assemblage doesn't even mention some of the more famous, anonymous individuals who started the day by greeting kids at Children's Wisconsin hospital in Wauwatosa.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
These loyal companions love their humans unconditionally, greeting them at the door with a wagging tail or curling up at the foot of the bed, purring gently.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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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
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2024
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Because climate change impacts poor nations the most, jobs addressing it can be a great opportunity to support vulnerable communities, which could be a meaningful change from a high-pressure corporate role in, say, New York or London.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, his goals of expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enhancing coverage and affordability, addressing rural and mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs proved largely aspirational.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Tesla cars are taking the brunt of growing anger at CEO Elon Musk, who in recent months has courted controversy by making an apparent Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration and ordering the firings of thousands of federal workers in the weeks that followed.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Start your engines for a weekend of racing at the Coca-Cola 600 What to expect: All the big names in NASCAR, a performance from Old Dominion, lots of beer, a salute to military heroes and 600 miles of loud, heart-pumping racing.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Miami Dolphins punter Jake Bailey married his girlfriend of five and a half years, Bailey Medeiros, on March 8 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Their two-day celebration kicked off on March 7 with a white welcome party.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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State of play: Supervisors approved the Global Neighbors immigrant and refugee welcome center project in December.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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