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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

Dap is a customary salutation or greeting amongst Black people.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

“My dear Theo,” he writes in his second letter to his brother with what will become his standard salutation.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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