salaam

noun

Definition of salaamnext
as in curtsy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salaam
  1. curtsy
  2. salute
  3. bow
  4. obeisance
  5. bob
  6. nod
  7. respect
  8. homage
Noun
  • Every accommodating smile feels barbed, every curtsy an attack, every look of serene placidity a mask.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
  • The curtsy is the result of the power of her choice.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of curtsy
Noun
  • The night’s musical performances came in salute to BMI Icon award recipient Randy Owen, of the group Alabama.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Prince Albert, 66, suited up alongside his 9-year-old son in black military uniforms with hats, and Prince Jacques, who is the heir to the throne, even practiced his best salute during the military parade.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of salute
Noun
  • The only thing lacking was shiny wrapping paper and a bright red bow.
    Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Clare Malone 15 days ago Trump leaves the stage to Y.M.C.A., putting a bow on a pretty happy-go-lucky speech that also included references to how some of his supporters think God spared him from an assassin’s bullet to save the country.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bow
Noun
  • But the former president’s obeisance to Cohn’s Rule No. 3 — claim victory, never admit defeat — dealt the project a setback.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Thus would a medieval liege lord have accepted obeisance from his vassals; all that was missing was the flicker of torchlight and the haunch of venison turning on its spit.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
Definition of obeisance
Noun
  • Simone Biles Simone Biles showcased her new bob with a silver dress that featured ruching on the sides.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Before committing to a bob, consider factors like face shape, hair texture, and styling commitment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of bob
Noun
  • The Decades Menu – which brings back items from each era since Taco Bell’s founding in 1962 – is a nod to the past and a way to bridge generations, according to Tresvant.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • For those with more energy, there are classes and lectures on all aspects of wellbeing, alongside regular recitals – a nod to Otto's belief that starving the mind while denying the body is no way to live.
    Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of nod
Noun
  • But Musk has already gained since the election in one respect: Tesla’s share price has risen more than 15% from last Wednesday’s opening price, outpacing the 1.8% growth in the S&P 500 over the same period.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Tonight: Show respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be lively today.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of respect
Noun
  • Beyoncé, known for her rotation of various costumes each year, also dressed as singer-songwriter Betty Davis this year, before sharing another costume as Prince and Apollonia for a Purple Rain homage.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In one carousel post shared to Instagram, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum appeared entirely naked as an homage to Demi Moore's 1996 movie Striptease, mimicking the actor's iconic pose for the film's theatrical poster while donning a matching black wig.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of homage
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Thesaurus Entries Near salaam

sakes

salaam

salable

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