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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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
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
From July 4-6, this vibrant city that nurtured his rise will witness a farewell performance that not only marks the end of an era but celebrates the monumental influence Master P has had on music, culture, and business.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Alvarez and her Curtis Park staff and regulars held an impromptu farewell get-together in front of the business.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
There was a lot of gratitude expressed at the San Jose Museum of Art on Wednesday at a farewell reception for S. Sayre Batton, the downtown institution’s outgoing executive director.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
From July 4-6, this vibrant city that nurtured his rise will witness a farewell performance that not only marks the end of an era but celebrates the monumental influence Master P has had on music, culture, and business.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Lollapalooza, for example, which began as a farewell tour before evolving into an underground alternative rock festival, was acquired by Live Nation in 2014.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Alvarez and her Curtis Park staff and regulars held an impromptu farewell get-together in front of the business.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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Indiana scored seven points in the final 22 seconds to avoid a double-digit loss, but the majority of the final 25 minutes were all Mystics.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Danso made 15 appearances in all competitions and came off the bench for the final 10 minutes against Manchester United in the Europa League final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Now a trio, following the departure of bassist Max Oleartchik, Big Thief recorded Double Infinity live over the span of three weeks at New York’s Power Station, with longtime collaborator Dom Monks handling production, engineering, and mixing duties.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
3 June 2025
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Rittman said Tuesday that though Shawnee police officers spoke to Manny over the phone, the department will continue to investigate Manny and Luca’s departure until officers can make contact with them in person.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Noun
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These are two mob bosses that have had a parting of ways.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Could the Mountain West send San Diego State’s basketball team, as a parting gift, to play at Grand Canyon next season?—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The countries expelled each other’s top diplomats last year over the killing of a Sikh Canadian activist in Canada and allegations of other crimes.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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After her death, Helen leaves him one last gift: a beagle puppy named Daisy.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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When Robinson eventually returned to the airport to board another flight, he was detained, the district attorney’s office said.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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On Friday, at least 14 commercial and charter flights were landing in Miami from Havana, according to flight information from the airport.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
7 June 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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Though Sutherland would appear in a few more films before his death last week (including Ad Astra, which has a valedictory quality, too), The Burnt Orange Heresy provides that unlikely sense of closure.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
25 June 2024
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The case to voters citywide: La Jolla must pay millions to San Diego in separation costs that, along with the city not having to spend money in La Jolla, can help cover the budget gap and improve services elsewhere.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The Current will have at least five points of separation atop the league standings depending on the rest of the weekend’s results.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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