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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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

In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute. — Costas Kantouris, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 This year’s VMAs will include two other salutes to late, great artists. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for salute

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salute

Noun

One morning we were led on a silent hike with another couple and a leader that involved sun salutations to the actual rising sun.

— Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Since then, numerous instructors have found ways to use a chair for adapted versions of a surprising number of traditional yoga movements, like lunging warrior poses and standing-to-lying sun salutations.

— Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

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The fifth-round pick of the 2024 draft — applauded for his versatility this offseason and who made several plays in the preseason, including an interception — played exactly one defensive snap against the Bucs.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Roan performed alongside pop stars such as Lola Young and Tinashe to applaud Midwest Princess Project’s success.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

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

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Supporters, including Catholic and Orthodox Jewish school advocates and Democrats for Education Reform, praised the move.

— Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Global Reach, an advocacy group that works to free Americans detained abroad and currently represents five Americans held in Russia, praised the release but called for the other prisoners to come home as well.

— Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

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

Verb

But what advocates hailed as a vehicle for democratic governance also has unleashed attack ads, seven-figure war chests and hardball politics.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Intismeran uses messenger RNA technology, the same platform pioneered in the development of Covid vaccines that’s hailed for how quickly it can be rolled out.

— David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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