1
as in salutation
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting
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2
as in congratulations
greetings plural
best wishes
when you see him, give him my sincerest greetings
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as in addressing
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greeting
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Sheriff Robert Jonsen gave the greeting to the crowd and the Sheriff’s Honor Guard Unit posted the colors while the Pipes and Drum Corps played.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Wolves fans use his name as a greeting, a farewell, a congratulation or a battle cry.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Sheriff Robert Jonsen gave the greeting to the crowd and the Sheriff’s Honor Guard Unit posted the colors while the Pipes and Drum Corps played.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Verb
As the celebration on the floor dispersed to make way for the second national semifinal, Clayton could be seen greeting every teammate and staffer who offered a handshakes or a hug with a concise message.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeting
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention illuminating performances in salute to lifetime achievement queens Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige in 2006 and 2019.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The album cover pictured a white and a Black man’s arm, seamlessly connected at the bicep, holding up three-finger salutes.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
5 June 2025
Noun
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You will automatically be given the welcome offer by clicking our link.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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This event will include brief words of welcome by members of religious and community organizations along with local and state officials.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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“Greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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