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as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Recent Examples of salutation
There is even a gym on a lower floor, as well as yoga mats for sunrise sun salutations, bluetooth speakers and daily maid service.
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Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
The salutation sparked an argument, then fisticuffs as the suspects punched the victim in the face and body, according to cops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
Think of Leigh’s subsequent sculpture as a monument to its headless-ness — at once a mockery of Joséphine’s thoughtless ignorance and a captivating salutation to the actual power of symbolic resistance.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.
—Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
The salutation sparked an argument, then fisticuffs as the suspects punched the victim in the face and body, according to cops.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
Think of Leigh’s subsequent sculpture as a monument to its headless-ness — at once a mockery of Joséphine’s thoughtless ignorance and a captivating salutation to the actual power of symbolic resistance.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Mendoza The biggest and most memorable moments:Looking back on Jimmy Carter's 100 years of life Former presidents give Carter his due All four living former American presidents paid tribute on Sunday to the life and legacy of Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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This time the goalie is paying tribute to St. Louis Cardinals greats Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright and Albert Pujols.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tyler Kepner’s salute to the newcomers on this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Another salute to the U.S. Attorney Erek Barron, who coordinates federal agents with police to make even more cases.Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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On Christmas Day, Donald Trump issued his traditional holiday greeting.Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2024
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Following the service, the children joined their parents in greeting well-wishers who lined the route to catch a glimpse of the family and share season's greetings.Erin Hill, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Those citations came after a dispute with a neighbor and concerns about their on-site operations.Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The citation represents an effort by Cal/OSHA to better enforce heat standards after fielding criticism that the agency been beset by inadequate staffing and claims of ineffectiveness.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 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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Awakening the Great Organ is just the beginning of a series of ceremonial rituals marking the reopening of the Notre-Dame before the Archbishop gives his final blessing, followed by the singing of the Te Deum, an ancient Latin hymn of praise to God.NBC News, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then, the archbishop will give a final blessing and the choir will sing Te Deum, a Latin hymn.Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The nearly nude actor and professional wrestler was preparing for a comic homage to a streaker who ran across the stage during the 1974 Oscars ceremony.Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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See additional homages below: Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one of compassion, kindness, empathy, and hard work.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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