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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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Reuters, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
The new laws passed Thursday toughen punishment for hate crimes, including minimum six-year prison sentences for terrorism offenses, and at least 12-month sentences for less serious hate crimes – such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2025
King Push took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday (Feb. 11) saluting K. Dot for a job well done with his Feb. 9 rap-heavy set at the Caesars Superdome.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public, and six years for those found guilty of terrorism offenses.
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During the song’s mellow breakdown, Vedder saluted deceased cast members such as Gilda Radner, Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald and John Belushi.
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
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Feel like sleeping in rather than rising for sun salutations?—
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Others in the neighborhood applauded Caruso’s involvement.—
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Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group that Kennedy founded, applauded his confirmation on Thursday.—
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The North Carolina shelter said one of its workers was entering the adoption center at about 9 a.m. and heard someone share an enthusiastic greeting.—
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After an exchange of greetings, my partner and his associate will begin discussing work.—
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Shoppers praised the cabinet’s luxe finishes and durable design.—
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After all, most fertility specialists and advocates would welcome IVF becoming less expensive and more accessible to all, and many praised the possibility of the government doing so.—
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The Kook Run once again kicked off Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9 under the Encinitas welcome sign, on Coast Highway 101.—
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The Berlin film festival kicked off its 75th anniversary event in style Thursday night, with the German and international film industry giving a warm welcome of a very cold and snowy night to new Berlinale director Trica Tuttle.—
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The series hails from Ridley Scott, who directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer through his Scott Free production company.—
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Dope Thief hails from Apple Studios and is being produced by Scott Free Productions, which has a first-look deal with Apple TV+.—
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“Salute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salute. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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