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also congees
as in farewells
an expression of good wishes at parting
with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave
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farewells
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In fact, all events and seasons are perfect for brownies, from tailgates and birthday parties to office farewells and neighborhood potlucks.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The mystery of the missing farewells inspired many theories.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Congés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cong%C3%A9s. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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