departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
2
: a new or different way of doing something : divergence sense 2
a departure from tradition
Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
Recent Examples on the Web
The decision affected 140 flights, including 65 international arrivals and departures.
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Reuters 5 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg confirmed Behar's temporary departure on Tuesday, noting that the cohost was absent without providing more details.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
Lovestruck features four proprietary diamond cuts, designed for everyday wear, that are inspired by organic and pebble shapes — a departure from the traditional mainstream diamond shapes.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
According to the firm, Burstein’s departure came without warning.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Reuters 5 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Moderator Whoopi Goldberg confirmed Behar's temporary departure on Tuesday, noting that the cohost was absent without providing more details.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
Lovestruck features four proprietary diamond cuts, designed for everyday wear, that are inspired by organic and pebble shapes — a departure from the traditional mainstream diamond shapes.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
According to the firm, Burstein’s departure came without warning.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for departure
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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