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salutation

[sal-yuh-tey-shuhn] / ˌsæl yəˈteɪ ʃən /


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In a warm, cuddly segment, he taught Elmo the meaning of the salutation “as-salamu alaykum.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

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

“And where the deuce ha’ you been?” was Mrs. Joe’s Christmas salutation, when I and my conscience showed ourselves.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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