salutatory

noun

Definition of salutatorynext
as in lecture

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  1. lecture
  2. eulogy
  3. tribute
  4. sermon
Noun
  • One theoretical reason, Flanigan said, is that taking notes by hand creates a more meaningful and deeply processed record of information from a class lecture or meeting.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There are two scenes in particular where Tucker is in the background as Joe digs into these guys in the hotel room and at the college lecture.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of lecture
Noun
  • The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The book features previously-unseen archival photography, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for Johnny’s friend and the Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke, and a foreword by Noel Gallagher.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of eulogy
Noun
  • Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray had been on hand for Nadal’s tribute at the French Open last year.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Those emotions briefly got the best of him when the Tigers played a tribute video on the big screen.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • The board brought in Pam Muise, a pastor who knew Miller as a child, to help preach some sermons.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His Atlanta sermon comes as political campaigns and outside organizations ramp up voter outreach ahead of elections this fall.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sermon
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“Salutatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutatory. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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