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

When you learn to write letters, you’re told that the body is everything between the salutation and the closing.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 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

Having answered the Count’s salutation, I turned to the glass again to see how I had been mistaken.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker