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
  • Kate Middleton’s return to royal life continues with her biggest diplomatic undertaking since announcing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year — and included an impeccable curtsy to father-in-law King Charles.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Every accommodating smile feels barbed, every curtsy an attack, every look of serene placidity a mask.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of curtsy
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of salute
Noun
  • The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Individually wrapped for freshness, this basket is adorned with a gold bow, ideal for gifting.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 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
  • It's been a few years since the last James Bond movie hit theaters, but Saweetie is ready to step into the stilettos of legendary Bond Girls before her with this ultra-sharp bob.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • London’s near-black buss down hairstyles have taken on both short lengths – like her bob at the 62nd Grammy Awards – and extra-long – like on stage at Revolt World 2023.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Also getting a big boost from the Globes is the body-horror shocker The Substance, which is not currently predicted to scoop up a ton of Oscar nominations, but which nabbed a shocking five nominations, including nods for its stars, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Since the pair began dating last year, Swift has frequently given nods to the Chiefs' player on tour in altered lyrics to her songs and doing the archer pose, with Kelce typically being in the audience at her shows.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of nod
Noun
  • Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre has nothing but respect for Charlie Sheen.
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, in pursuing an expressed ambition of human rights respect as a prime concern rather than a secondary consideration, the priorities are reversed, and the need to focus systematically on ethics and inclusion becomes evident.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of respect
Noun
  • The plush, one-bedroom Park Avenue suite is an homage to the Waldorf Astoria’s Art Deco history, which began in 1931 when the hotel made its debut.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Kamel’s film represents both an apology and an homage to the man who provided a steady and steadying influence in her life.
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of homage
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Thesaurus Entries Near salaam

sakes

salaam

salable

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