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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Noun
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Continue reading … MEDIA BURNING BRIDGES — 'CBS Evening News' producer’s ‘unhinged farewell note’ roasted on social media.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Tesla, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, Charles Schwab and Palantir Technologies are among the marquee corporations that have bid farewell to California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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This Mother’s Day, an exceptional bon voyage looks like a chic travel tote.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.—
Marwa Mouaki,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Ave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ave. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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