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also congee
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave
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Recent Examples of congé
For dim sum, Hei La Moon is home to a bi-level, hall-style emporium while Winsor Dim Sum Café presents an expansive menu and outstanding congee.
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Rhoda and Laurence are also both making versions of congee.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026
In the morning, expect a rotating selection of savory pastries; a hearty breakfast sando featuring one of the city’s fluffiest egg patties with pork, an umeboshi aioli and salmoriglio; and a morning congee.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
After emerging from the cave, the first thing Mee ate was congee, a savory Asian rice porridge.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The former is the all-day Kirana, where breakfast includes local fare like bubur ayam, Indonesian chicken congee.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice).
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Health inspectors cited the Chinese restaurant after finding congee rice at improper holding temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Rhoda and Laurence are also both making versions of congee.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026
In the morning, expect a rotating selection of savory pastries; a hearty breakfast sando featuring one of the city’s fluffiest egg patties with pork, an umeboshi aioli and salmoriglio; and a morning congee.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
After emerging from the cave, the first thing Mee ate was congee, a savory Asian rice porridge.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The former is the all-day Kirana, where breakfast includes local fare like bubur ayam, Indonesian chicken congee.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice).
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Health inspectors cited the Chinese restaurant after finding congee rice at improper holding temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congé
Noun
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Unlike some rivals, the arena has remained relatively popular; the Foo Fighters played there less than two months ago and Journey’s farewell tour was there for a show in late May.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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To bid farewell to those two fees, however, customers will have to sign up for the free customer-rewards program Verizon also announced.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Thanks folks for sharing your ideas, and bon voyage, buen viaje, turas maith a bheith agat!—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Congé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cong%C3%A9. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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