as in congratulations
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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Recent Examples of greetings
The airport greetings take place at both the Evans and McNamara Terminals, and several dogs have participated in the program over the years.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Their unlikely friendship began in a New Hampshire neighborhood, where Blaisdell couldn’t resist Winter’s over‑the‑top greetings.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The pup barks excitedly before the door swings open and Koch drops to her knees to receive kisses and greetings.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Sadie excitedly barks before the door opens and Koch drops to her knees to receive kisses and greetings from the pup.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The four astronauts exchanged warm greetings with Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of their daily planning conference.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
In Portugal, greetings often involve kisses, and taking time to connect is considered a sign of respect.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
From before greetings to after goodbyes, these films trace love’s ever-evolving shapes.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The training starts with the basics, including the manual alphabet, numbers, common greetings, and everyday signs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Their unlikely friendship began in a New Hampshire neighborhood, where Blaisdell couldn’t resist Winter’s over‑the‑top greetings.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The pup barks excitedly before the door swings open and Koch drops to her knees to receive kisses and greetings.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Sadie excitedly barks before the door opens and Koch drops to her knees to receive kisses and greetings from the pup.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The four astronauts exchanged warm greetings with Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of their daily planning conference.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
In Portugal, greetings often involve kisses, and taking time to connect is considered a sign of respect.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
From before greetings to after goodbyes, these films trace love’s ever-evolving shapes.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The training starts with the basics, including the manual alphabet, numbers, common greetings, and everyday signs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greetings
Noun
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The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the investigation has moved forward in other respects.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Greetings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greetings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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