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
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
The president and first lady will then travel to Windsor, where they will be formally welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla, with a royal salute fired in Windsor's Home Park and at the Tower of London.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2025
Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
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Previously, Australian lawmakers responded to the threats by passing tough hate crime laws that include mandatory jail time for giving a Nazi salute in public.
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The legendary guitarist and band leader will be saluted alongside fellow Lifetime Achievement honorees Chaka Khan, Cher and Paul Simon at the Special Merit Awards, an invitation-only event hosted by the Recording Academy, under whose auspices the Grammy Awards are presented.
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
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And other stars are applauding her candor.—
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Yaro also applauded Coinbase's strong business fundamentals.—
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Trump was there to shake his hand, of course, offering lots of smiles and greetings, and giving Putin a ride in his presidential limo.—
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At the start of his address, Pope Leo extended his wishes for peace and every good in the new year and offered a special greeting to the president of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.—
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His unique style made his work a major influence on art house cinema including American filmmakers Gus van Sant and Jim Jarmusch, who have praised his vision.—
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Don’t be afraid to praise good work — doing so sets a tone that turns routine collaboration into something people enjoy.—
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
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Likewise, people are reaching for warm color schemes and lighting to create a sense of welcome and retreat.—
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The 16-year-old girl, identified as Adasyn Wood Savin, hailed from Newcastle, New South Wales and was visiting Rosebury during the school holiday and riding in the ATV with a family friend, according to the donation page.—
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Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber have unveiled the production-intent robotaxi that will power their upcoming global autonomous ride-hailing service.—
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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