SALUTATION Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

salutation

noun

ˌsal-yə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of salutation

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 Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 That data appeared tied to Holland America's Mariner Society loyalty program and included names, dates of birth, email addresses, genders, geographic locations, salutations and loyalty program details. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations. — Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand. — Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for salutation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutation

Noun

For their collaborative full-length debut, Eris Drew and Octo Octa hunkered down in their New Hampshire cabin to craft a celebratory, sample-heavy tribute to the maximalist dance music of yore.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
In the center of the lounge there’s an imposing green marble bar—a tribute to the celebrated Italian architect Piero Portaluppi—that serves as the focal point of the space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

Carl lowers his head like a hitter hit by a pitch, then rouses himself and breaks into a stiff, elderly trot, shooting a salute over at whoever’s inside the tilted little guard hut.

— George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Offering the Black Panther salute in tribute to the six Black prisoners found dead at Attica Prison, during the funeral held in Brooklyn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of salute

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

That lack of personalization provides another reason to investigate, although generic greetings alone cannot prove an email is fraudulent.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The forward got a warm greeting from the fans, who welcomed him in the starting lineup with a loud roar.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of greeting

Noun

According to Bryant, officers handcuffed the men, questioned them separately and placed him in a police vehicle before releasing him with the citation.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The coaster’s most recent inspection, on March 16, reported no violations, deficiencies, citations or red tags, according to King.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

Hachimura received a warm welcome from his former Lakers teammates before the game, exchanging hugs with Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The weekend would include a lakefront welcome party at Westward, an intimate rehearsal dinner at a private club, a ceremony at a chapel near her home, and the rest of the celebrations in her family’s backyard.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of welcome

Noun

At the conclusion of an English-language service interspersed with hymns in Arabic, the priest introduced Salazar, who stood up in the front row, smiling and waving.

— Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
At a campaign event held at a college chapel in Lindsborg, Hamilton led the crowd in a hymn and did not mention his opponent by name.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hymn

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