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Salute (Noun)

An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

A formal military gesture of respect.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The commanding officer gave a sharp salute as the general walked onto the parade ground.
She stood at attention, her hand raised in a crisp salute as the national anthem played.
The Marine stood outside the veteran's funeral, rendering a slow and solemn salute.
Upon presenting the medal, the corporal snapped to attention and gave a proud salute to the recipient.
As the flag was lowered, the veterans in attendance gave a snappy salute in respect.

An act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The crowd gave a standing salute to the war hero as he walked onto the stage.
The city's fireworks display was a salute to the country's founding fathers.
The artist's latest painting was a salute to the beauty of the natural world.
The concert was a musical salute to the legendary jazz musician who had passed away.
The parade was a salute to the bravery and sacrifice of the firefighters who had saved the city from the devastating blaze.