salutation
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In a warm, cuddly segment, he taught Elmo the meaning of the salutation “as-salamu alaykum.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
If you’re still in a “Happy New Year” state of mind, you’re probably not alone, even if there’s debate about how far into January you can offer such a salutation.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
In the letter to Pfizer, Trump crossed out “Dr. Bourla” in the salutation and wrote “Albert” with a marker, a sign of their familiarity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
Dap is a customary salutation or greeting amongst Black people.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2024
Myrna’s habit of writing to editors rather than friends was always reflected in her salutation: Sirs: What is this strange, frightening letter that you have written me, Ignatius?
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
My mind immediately slotted it amongst the many generic salutations students often received from college deans, campus safety, dining halls and resident advisors — but then I began to read.
From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2024
Government ministers tried to address these concerns by guaranteeing that sun salutations would be optional, though some dissenters are not assured.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
“I think the salutations and stuff like that have to be more minimized.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
“He’s waking up,” the guide said as we watched a great blue heron perform avian sun salutations on a cottonwood branch.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 11, 2019
Already he knew that Ed Mills would be working on his first cup of coffee, occupying the stool nearest the door and casting dark, scowling salutations at all who entered after him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing salutation
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Grade 9, List 5
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
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