CONGÉ Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

congé

noun

kōⁿ-ˈzhā

variants also congee

Definition of congé next

as in farewell

an expression of good wishes at parting with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

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Recent Examples of congé Options include Western set menus with eggs, Chinese menus with congee and Shanghainese noodles, and even Moroccan shakshuka and dan dan mien. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 The former is the all-day Kirana, where breakfast includes local fare like bubur ayam, Indonesian chicken congee. —

Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice). —

Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025 Health inspectors cited the Chinese restaurant after finding congee rice at improper holding temperatures. —

Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for congé

Noun

The band famously launched its first farewell tour more than two decades ago.

— Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
About 15 of their relatives were in attendance for the private farewell.

— InStyle Editors, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026