salutation
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Dap is a customary salutation or greeting amongst Black people.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024
During the first few months, I received one letter from Winnie, but it was so heavily censored that not much more than the salutation was left.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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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