as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
we bid our adieus and were off
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Recent Examples of adieu
Véronique Nichanian is finally bidding adieu to Hermès.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
But who wants to bid adieu to that twinkling gilmmer during the darkest, coldest months?
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
That’s a hole in the local brewing scene and Rancho’s adored Barrel District, to be sure, but likewise a bittersweet adieu to the makeshift music venue that owner and brewer Brian Palmer had curated there.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Quinn’s adjoining restaurant, Trust, is expected to bid adieu sometime in 2026.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
But who wants to bid adieu to that twinkling gilmmer during the darkest, coldest months?
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
That’s a hole in the local brewing scene and Rancho’s adored Barrel District, to be sure, but likewise a bittersweet adieu to the makeshift music venue that owner and brewer Brian Palmer had curated there.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Quinn’s adjoining restaurant, Trust, is expected to bid adieu sometime in 2026.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adieu
farewell
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Personal stories of farewell, change, and the impermanence of life unfold above one of the world’s largest underground iron ore mines.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Among these first meetings is a farewell.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Adieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adieu. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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