: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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The event at Co-Op Live on Monday, billed before confirmation of his departure as a chance to celebrate the men’s domestic cup double and the Women’s Super League title, was always about ensuring Guardiola could enjoy a proper, special send-off after a bus parade around the city.
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
The performance also closed out the show, which was a star-studded, sentimental, and humorous send-off.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
In the case of hosts such as David Letterman and Johnny Carson, who picked the date and manner of their retirements, the send-offs were upbeat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
The performance also closed out the show, which was a star-studded, sentimental, and humorous send-off.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
In the case of hosts such as David Letterman and Johnny Carson, who picked the date and manner of their retirements, the send-offs were upbeat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for send-off
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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