as in final
given, taken, or performed at parting
the singer's farewell tour seemed to last almost as long as her entire career
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1
as in ave
an expression of good wishes at parting
the exchange student and her host family said their tearful farewells, promising to keep in touch
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
before making his final farewell, the company president personally spoke to as many employees as he could
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as in parting
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
our farewell was rushed, and we didn't say all that we wanted to before heading off to colleges at opposite ends of the country
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Recent Examples of farewell
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The Who's farewell tour is perfectly imperfect.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
John Cena's 2025 farewell tour could have included a match against one of his most iconic rivals.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Gersten went on to thank every guest and everyone who ever worked at Gramps, urging every band who ever played there to return for a farewell engagement and telling everyone to come back for one last drink and slice.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The Who's farewell tour is perfectly imperfect.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Archival footage of Ozzy shows the rocker — who died on July 22, 2025, at age 76, weeks after performing from a throne at the Black Sabbath farewell concert — reflecting on his friend.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
John Cena's 2025 farewell tour could have included a match against one of his most iconic rivals.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since Levy’s departure, the Lewis family have faced questions about their intentions for the club.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On Her Hiatus Speaking to her fans on a live stream, Kai was candid about her feelings since her WWE departure.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a parting message before his two-game suspension took effect, Moore told the Wolverines to play for themselves and the name on the back of their jerseys, not for him.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Belichick and the Patriots initially announced a mutual parting of ways in January 2024.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Five meetings and nine months have elapsed since the Fed last adjusted interest rates.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, she’s opted for sequin sea blue Balenciaga, and chose a sparkling structural Alexander McQueen gown for last year’s BAFTAs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When users search for flights on Google Flights, the search engine will say if the fares or lower, higher or average for that route.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The lopsided nature was underlined last season, with only two top-flight clubs using the right side less than Villa when attacking.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite its ominously valedictory new subtitle, The Final Reckoning is unlikely to actually be the final Mission: Impossible.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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But the olive branch is a reminder of the valedictory nature of most formal portraits.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
13 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Say good-bye to all that and head down to the Dordogne, the rightfully beloved region of France that keeps a decidedly low profile.—
David Coggins,
Air Mail,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sue threatens to call the police and an emotional Santana then shoves her backward into a bookshelf in the corner of her office before appearing slightly surprised at her own behavior and leaving.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cooper wasn't the only star leaving, as Khalil Mack was traded to the Chicago Bears before the NFL deadline as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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