parting
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Synonyms: Noun
farewell, leave-taking, separation
Synonyms: Adjective
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Examples of parting in a Sentence
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I feared the morning, for I knew that our parting would be difficult. On parting, he took my hand and promised to return. “Good-night, good-night! Parting is such sweet sorrow…” — Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet the parting of the Red SeaAdjective
His parting words to me were “Be patient.” As her parting shot, she said that the other candidate simply did not understand the needs of the city's citizens.
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Iron Man, who mentored Peter over the years and left him one hell of a parting gift — cannot help but cast a bittersweet pall over the otherwise goofy proceedings. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ often soars, though not as much as it twists," 3 July 2019 The parting is bittersweet, the world and the state of journalism in tandem crisis. — William M. Arkin, Harper's magazine, "Must Flee TV," 10 Mar. 2019 That may be his parting gift at PSG, as a move back to La Liga is once again on the cards this summer. — SI.com, "Transfers Window: How 7 of Last Summer's Most Talked About Players Fared During the 2018/19 Season," 10 June 2019 Although the evening eventually came to an end, the attendees were left with a fashionable parting gift: their very own Mini Stirrup Watch, presented in a monogrammed box. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Ralph Lauren Celebrates the Launch of Its Mini Stirrup Watch at—Where Else?—The Polo Bar," 14 May 2019 Even participants who've gotten the boot have been sent home with nothing but encouraging parting words, especially from Kelly. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "'The Voice' Coach Kelly Clarkson Is Getting Mixed Reactions for Calling Out Kim Cherry," 11 May 2019 She and Prince William had a parting meeting with Miguel Head, who was stepping down as private secretary, Elle UK reports. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Reportedly Made an Appearance at a Private Engagement This Week," 13 Sep. 2018 Trump-hating Jemele Hill, ESPN parting ways: reports. — Fox News, "FOX NEWS FIRST: Search for clues in gaming tournament shooting; New McCain burial details; Lewandowski rips Cohen," 27 Aug. 2018 Richard, as a parting shot, left the files about her sisters on Camille’s passenger seat outside the hotel. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "The 10 Biggest Moments From 'Sharp Objects' Episode 7," 20 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'parting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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