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
Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms.
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Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max.
Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Sun salutations combined with boat and plank pose can be a great start to getting the body moving and strengthening the core and other muscles.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
The only surviving note from Dickinson to her father was written just before his death—and is blank:
Dear Father—
Emily—
Between the salutation and the signature, the editors point out, are two pinholes.
—Kamran Javadizadeh, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2024
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Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max.
Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Sun salutations combined with boat and plank pose can be a great start to getting the body moving and strengthening the core and other muscles.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
The only surviving note from Dickinson to her father was written just before his death—and is blank:
Dear Father—
Emily—
Between the salutation and the signature, the editors point out, are two pinholes.
—Kamran Javadizadeh, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation
Noun
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However, the lighthearted tone of the song took a more emotional turn when Sandler paid tribute to the late Chris Farley and Norm Macdonald, two of his closest friends from the show.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Molly Shannon Gets Back in Costume as Sally O'Malley (and Does the Kicking and Stretching) 10 hr 24 min ago Molly Shannon helped Emma Stone pay tribute to the history of physical comedy on the series by getting into costume as her beloved Sally O'Malley.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Protesters called for the reinstatement of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies banned by the Trump Administration and stronger hate speech laws, up to and including a ban on Nazi propaganda and salutes.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Musk was also accused of making a Nazi salute on stage during an event celebrating Trump's January inauguration.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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The North Carolina shelter said one of its workers was entering the adoption center at about 9 a.m. and heard someone share an enthusiastic greeting.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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After an exchange of greetings, my partner and his associate will begin discussing work.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The citation could cost you at least $200, according to city hall.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The findings stem from Tesla’s failure to provide employees working outdoors with adequate cooldown breaks in shaded areas, according to a citation issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, in December.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Kook Run once again kicked off Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9 under the Encinitas welcome sign, on Coast Highway 101.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Berlin film festival kicked off its 75th anniversary event in style Thursday night, with the German and international film industry giving a warm welcome of a very cold and snowy night to new Berlinale director Trica Tuttle.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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The hymn originated as a poem written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, with its verses paired with music composed by Johnson’s brother, John Rosamond Johnson.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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The hymn was first written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in the late 1800s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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It’s intended in part as an homage to Durang, a playwright known for his satire, who died last April 2024.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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Contestants dressed in Valentine's costumes will plunge into the cool Atlantic, an homage to the annual event in Boston.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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