1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greeting
Issy Ronald, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Thus began his three-decade side hustle as Santa Claus, beginning at local parties and migrating to personalized video website Cameo — an online marketplace where people can buy personalized video greetings — in 2018.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The event kicked off with the Apollo’s Senior Director of Programming, Leatrice Ellzy, greeting the crowd and letting everyone know that one of the night’s stars — Busta Rhymes — got his start at the Apollo more than 30 years before.
—Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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The seasonal greeting is for professional use and the couple will send a separate card to their close family and friends that won’t be shared publicly, the UK’s PA Media news agency reported.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Thus began his three-decade side hustle as Santa Claus, beginning at local parties and migrating to personalized video website Cameo — an online marketplace where people can buy personalized video greetings — in 2018.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Therefore, showing up on time and prepared, and greeting your interviewer courteously will go a long way in making a positive first impression.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The event kicked off with the Apollo’s Senior Director of Programming, Leatrice Ellzy, greeting the crowd and letting everyone know that one of the night’s stars — Busta Rhymes — got his start at the Apollo more than 30 years before.
—Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
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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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This includes addressing questions about fair use, compensation for content creators, and the establishment of clear guidelines for data usage in AI training.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The organization has seen 16 of its alumni go on to study at MIT, while others have launched startups addressing local challenges.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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First teaching, and then drilling me on the correct way to stand at attention and salute (the whole hair and makeup team joyfully participated in this part).Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Charles' birthday is also being marked with gun salutes at the Tower of London and in the capital's parks.Staff and wire reports, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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But Mufasa's welcome is no kinder than the reception Dickens doled out to the foundlings scattered throughout his novels.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kate attended the ceremonial welcome for the Amir of Qatar on Horse Guards Parade, in London, on December 3, for example, but skipped the state banquet that evening.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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