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a student ranking second highest in a graduating class who delivers the salutatory address at the commencement ceremony
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The salutatorian of the graduating class gave a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony.
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I heard that Sarah was named salutatorian of her high school class.
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Did you see that the salutatorian got a scholarship for being top of their class?
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Being named salutatorian was the icing on the cake for all of their hard work throughout high school.