salutation
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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
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
We were two strangers, our yoga mats a little too close together, already sweating profusely as the yoga teacher instructed us into sun salutations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
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
He shook hands and answered salutations with confusion.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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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