: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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In the meantime, the newlyweds did a private send-off in the Vallelys’ 1979 white Cadillac convertible, which the bride’s mom had adorned with flowers.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Last summer’s season 3 of The Witcher thus ended up being a send-off for Cavill’s take on the character, which began in 2019.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
On our last night in Botswana, the staff prepares us a beautiful sundowner send-off — a massive spread arranged on my suite's terrace surrounding a fire pit.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The Conga Room will go dark forever on Wednesday with what’s expected to be a rowdy, teary send-off show.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
With appearances from big names like Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, and even former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, this inspirational movie is the perfect send-off for Avant, who died in 2023.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
He’s killed off in a senseless way—some could even say his send-off was screwed up and random and mean.
—TIME, 14 Mar. 2024
Hayes will manage the team in a pair of friendlies against South Korea in early June before settling on the Olympic roster ahead of two send-off games in July.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Even some brands got in on the Oscars send-off music joke.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Last summer’s season 3 of The Witcher thus ended up being a send-off for Cavill’s take on the character, which began in 2019.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
On our last night in Botswana, the staff prepares us a beautiful sundowner send-off — a massive spread arranged on my suite's terrace surrounding a fire pit.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The Conga Room will go dark forever on Wednesday with what’s expected to be a rowdy, teary send-off show.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
With appearances from big names like Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, and even former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, this inspirational movie is the perfect send-off for Avant, who died in 2023.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
He’s killed off in a senseless way—some could even say his send-off was screwed up and random and mean.
—TIME, 14 Mar. 2024
Hayes will manage the team in a pair of friendlies against South Korea in early June before settling on the Olympic roster ahead of two send-off games in July.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Even some brands got in on the Oscars send-off music joke.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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