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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
New Netflix documentary Will & Harper is a moving chronicle of friendship and allyship, but one scene will also have Saturday Night Live fans saluting some (short) shorts.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Noun
So now, a salute to Tony Bennett: a man who knew what not to say to Lady Gaga.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Homebrewers have occasionally saluted Carter in the annual competition run by the American Homebrewers Association.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
New Netflix documentary Will & Harper is a moving chronicle of friendship and allyship, but one scene will also have Saturday Night Live fans saluting some (short) shorts.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute
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Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms.Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
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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
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Lawyers representing the plaintiffs applauded the judge's decision.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Johnson applauds Harris' commitment to hire 14,000 behavioral health care workers in U.S. schools and warns of Trump's statements on withholding federal funding to schools that teach about the history of slavery.Monica Eng, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The exterior of the property is grandiose, with white columns accentuating a stately brick façade and a circular driveway greeting guests.Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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The welcome platters of Champagne greeting guests into the space had been swapped for fries and chicken tenders.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kentucky residents react to streaming issues on Netflix during Tyson-Paul fight Kentucky residents sounded off on social media about the fight, some complaining of the glitchy experience while others praised Tyson for lasting eight rounds before ultimately losing to Paul.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pet owners and non-pet owners alike praised the design, which has over 6,000 perfect reviews.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Homecomings usually are full of warm welcomes, fond appreciation and admiration.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The pups and their peoples hail from 40 states, Washington, D.C., and five foreign countries.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Four days later, Trump opened a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by hailing the physical endowments of the late golf legend and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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