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 Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 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

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Noun

Say farewell to Vietnam with a final banh mi fix – in this case, one purchased first thing in the morning from Banh Mi Huynh Hoa at 26 Lê Thị Riêng.

— Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The community rallied soon after Rodarte’s death to say farewell at a solemn procession through the streets of Marysville, from which his body was transported to a funeral home in Placer County.

— Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026