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ave

noun

ˈä-(ˌ)vā How to pronounce ave (audio)
Definition of avenext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting after a final ave, we turned our backs on the Tuscan village that had been our home for a year

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ave
  1. farewell
  2. bon voyage
  3. good-bye
Noun
  • The series was renewed for its final season last summer, setting the stage for 13 episodes to finally, truly bid farewell to a show that had withstood so much.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Lionel Messi’s exit from Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s looming farewell signal the end of an era that helped fuel the sport’s global boom.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of farewell
Noun
  • Carnival’s brief bon voyages on the other side of the nation include Paradise Collection destinations, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
  • Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of bon voyage
Noun
  • In the middle of May, Beck once again kissed Leigh good-bye and embarked on some tour dates, these ones in Japan.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As the tour concludes, the girls wave good-bye to the leasing officer.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026
Definition of good-bye
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“Ave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ave. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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