: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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The episode was a nice send-off for one of the show’s breakout stars.
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Peter White, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
An emotional send-off at O'Hare International Airport on Saturday.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
Cena’s retirement tour, which began in January 2025, is culminating in this high-profile send-off at the Capital One Arena.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Show creators the Duffer brothers have promised a strong send-off for the crew, who are planning their biggest takedown of the Upside Down yet.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025
An emotional send-off at O'Hare International Airport on Saturday.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
Cena’s retirement tour, which began in January 2025, is culminating in this high-profile send-off at the Capital One Arena.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Show creators the Duffer brothers have promised a strong send-off for the crew, who are planning their biggest takedown of the Upside Down yet.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 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 28 Dec. 2025.
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