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salutation

[sal-yuh-tay-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

Without speaking or giving any kind of salutation, Martin went out, closing the door silently behind him.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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 heart of “Aeronauts,” not surprisingly, is what happens as the balloon goes higher and higher, as salutations like “clouds ahoy” are exchanged and wonders like an aureole or circular rainbow are observed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2019

It was addressed to her, and after the salutations, it read: Have been unavoidably detained by the world.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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