saluted

verb

past tense of salute
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students

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Recent Examples of saluted The man turned his gaze northeast, saluted Maceta, and disappeared, running and glimmering, into the blue of the mist. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 The city's first-ever Jamaican Day Parade gave a single spotlight to Jamaican culture and saluted the extraordinary contributions of Jamaicans and Jamaican Americans. — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Other speakers included Hansard’s 16-years-younger brother Richard, who saluted his curiosity and kindness. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 In addition, Little Feat’s legacy has been saluted by tribute bands on both coasts, including Sailin’ Shoes and Feat Prints, and — in Japan — by Little Cheat. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 The president saluted the team in the East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship over the New York Yankees. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Trump shook reliever Will Klein’s hand and saluted his role in the Dodgers’ 18-inning Game 3 marathon victory. — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the area, rooting for the Phillies. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluted
  1. applauded
  2. praised
  3. hailed
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  • Commencement speakers are getting booed offstage for mentioning it, even as breakthroughs in medicine and service delivery are applauded elsewhere.
    — Brett White, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Reaction to the law Some law enforcement leaders have applauded the new buffer zone law.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauded
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  • Despite neither having professional boxing records, their bout, fought with headgear, was praised for its intensity and athleticism, particularly from Lex, whose jab, length, and coordination proved decisive.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Schnell with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department praised the tools used to track down the suspects.
    — Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of praised
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  • Montana sinks a strikingly successful health plan One modern solution that has been hailed as a model for all employers came out of Montana.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
  • California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed

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