: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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After a send-off celebration in port near Santa Cruz, the friends threw off the lines and headed south.
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Despite the ceremonial send-off, David leaves behind a legacy of service, generosity, and unmistakable energy, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Customers flocked to the spot the next day for an emotional send-off to Jim-Denny’s.
—Michael McGough July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
In an exclusive video for Rolling Stone, the country star shared a heartfelt send-off to Ozzy Osbourne, who performed his final concert of Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning farewell performance run this past weekend.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Despite the ceremonial send-off, David leaves behind a legacy of service, generosity, and unmistakable energy, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Customers flocked to the spot the next day for an emotional send-off to Jim-Denny’s.
—Michael McGough July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
In an exclusive video for Rolling Stone, the country star shared a heartfelt send-off to Ozzy Osbourne, who performed his final concert of Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning farewell performance run this past weekend.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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