: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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Yet Carrie’s storyline was very much the exception in having the air of a satisfying send-off.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
The shelter gave her an epic send-off — one that included cake.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
On his last day at Salinas Valley on June 21, prison staff gathered for a send-off party for Beam.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Commentators wished Jade well and offered their congratulations, while others wondered why Jade’s send-off was drawn in a completely different art style to the original image.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
The shelter gave her an epic send-off — one that included cake.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
On his last day at Salinas Valley on June 21, prison staff gathered for a send-off party for Beam.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Commentators wished Jade well and offered their congratulations, while others wondered why Jade’s send-off was drawn in a completely different art style to the original image.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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 27 Aug. 2025.
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