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salutation

[sal-yuh-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæl jəˈteɪ ʃən /


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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

Only April Ryan gave her a deadpan, sober salutation: “Welcome to the briefing room.”

From Salon Jan. 30, 2025

“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls” became a gender-neutral salutation to “dreamers of all ages.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2024

She entered the room with an air more than usually ungracious, made no other reply to Elizabeth’s salutation than a slight inclination of the head, and sat down without saying a word.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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

The Wing promised a heady mix of sun salutations, power lunches and drop-in day care, with zippy Wi-Fi and a powder room stocked with Chanel perfume, organic tampons and Honest Co. diapers.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 30, 2023

Soon he was proscribing parts of salutations and signatures and leaving the text untouched.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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