noun
- graduation speeches given by students with high academic standing, typically the salutatorian’s address
Usage: academic; formal
Examples
- The salutatories at the graduation ceremony were inspiring and well-delivered.
- She spent weeks preparing her salutatory for the commencement.
- The school’s salutatories have become a cherished tradition.
- Both salutatories focused on themes of perseverance and hope.
- The audience applauded enthusiastically after the salutatories concluded.