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
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Maya Project commissioned the performances as part of its annual salute to Angelou.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
After congratulating Swayman, the Bruins gathered at center ice and raised their sticks to salute their fans.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the video, a group of at least six men, who were seated on the upper concourse, seem to make the Nazi salute as fans celebrate a Stars goal.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Maya Project commissioned the performances as part of its annual salute to Angelou.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
To salute this often underappreciated side of filmmaking, here are 7 sensational sci-fi movie soundtracks to transport you to otherworldly audio dimensions.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
After congratulating Swayman, the Bruins gathered at center ice and raised their sticks to salute their fans.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
Noun
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Was any draft decision of this team’s past quarter-century applauded more than Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The audience laughed and applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Video of the pair's initial greeting at the White House on Monday is circulating online, showing the president firmly grasping hands with the monarch, and giving a few characteristic tugs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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This will be a more grand and formal welcome than Monday's greeting.—
April 28,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beal praised the work ethic of both Nixon and Montgomery.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The actor also praised William Shatner for having previously taken to social media to share his blessing for Wesley portraying the same character that Shatner originated in the initial series.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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The visit had already been expected to include a White House reception, a ceremonial military welcome, King Charles’ address to Congress and a formal state dinner.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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LaGrange, Georgia Find a warm welcome in LaGrange, a cozy West Georgia town located on West Point Lake.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, who hails from Torrance, CA, allegedly tried to storm the annual event at the Washington Hilton in the nation’s capital while wielding guns.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stylistically, the naturalistic sculpture hails from the reign of Augustus, dating between 27 BCE and 14 CE.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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