SALUTE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of salute

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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salute

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verb

sə-ˈlüt

as in to applaud

to declare enthusiastic approval of I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students

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Noun

Speaking of perfect timing, here’s a salute to Al Benton, a right-hander for four teams (also the Philadelphia A’s and Detroit Tigers) from 1934 to 1952. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Pitmasters and Pourers returns to Elizabeth Evans Park on Saturday afternoon with eight barbecue vendors, live music, professional wrestling, college football, a salute to veterans and a drone show. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 Later that year, despite federal and diplomatic pressure, the mayor insisted on having an Israeli military contingent march in the ticker tape parade saluting the troops of Operation Desert Storm up Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salute

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Noun

The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The salutation kicks off a three-day visit that’s expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of salutation

Verb

Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Public perceptions of the police also change and are influenced by what people see on social media, said Hrar, who noted that officers were applauded for their bravery during terror attacks in 2015.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

Noun

Throughout dinner, we’re interrupted by patrons ranging from Bessent—who stops by and offers a warm greeting—to a number of people who arrive in succession and appear to be gushing fans of the anchor, though Baier recognizes all of them by name.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
Owner Alejandro Godinez moves between orders and greetings, stopping to hug regulars and call customers by name.

— Daniela Cintron - For the AJC, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of greeting

Verb

Maiava echoed Riley’s sentiment when asked about Dyakonov, praising his ability to fill in for Paige on short notice.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Prior to the first game of the ALCS, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised the Tampa Bay and Cleveland general managers respectively.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

In that raucous public square known as Reddit, anti-Trumpers are planning protests, evidence that Trump should not expect an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome in the traditionally red Sunflower State.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
An alternative welcome offer for those in MI, NJ, PA, and WV is to bet $10 and earn $150 in bonus bets.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of welcome

Verb

The price of a ride in a Green SM vehicle will depend on the time and distance, Walker said, but will be competitive with Uber Comfort, an elevated ride-hailing option.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Rather than compete in the increasingly crowded driverless ride-hailing market, the automaker redirected its resources toward developing autonomous systems for vehicles consumers own.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

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