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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Matt Nagy’s biography is no longer on the Chiefs website and the team shared a quick farewell message Friday on social media to their now-former offensive coordinator.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Adjective
This season also functions as the farewell tour for Formula E’s Gen 3 EVO car, which will give way to the 50% more powerful Gen 4 car next year.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Matt Nagy’s biography is no longer on the Chiefs website and the team shared a quick farewell message Friday on social media to their now-former offensive coordinator.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
If neo-royalism feels unfamiliar and weird to many of us, that’s because America has spent 250 years — ever since its farewell to George III — presenting an alternative, both at home and abroad.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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His final memorial services will be held in Chicago on March 6 and 7.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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If your departure gate is further afield, take the airport train to the second business class lounge, the lush 7,950-square-foot Al Mourjan The Garden.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Consider this departure the pop star’s Jenny Humphrey period.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Johnson hopes to give onlookers a parting gift Sunday with an improbable Daytona 500 win.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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After parting ways with eight players at the NBA trade deadline, this team still is trying to get its bearings.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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After month of standing by Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon accepted his general counsel’s resignation last week.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ayton competes internationally for the Bahamas, last playing for the national team during the 2024 Olympic qualifying process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.—
Marwa Mouaki,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The flight departed again and arrived in Atlanta about 90 minutes behind schedule, said Delta, which didn't go into specifics about the passenger's behavior.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian carrier will operate the flight five times per week year-round, starting May 21, on Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It’s expected to serve as the 95-year-old investor’s valedictory farewell after more than six decades leading the conglomerate, which began as a struggling New England clothing company.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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However, 2011’s Time of My Life was the band’s final LP with Arnold alongside original members Roberts and Harrell; with the former leaving for health reasons while the latter was fired from the group after the bassist was charged with vehicular manslaughter in 2013.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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The officer then walks around the exterior of the home, including checking the backyard, before returning to the front of the property and leaving.—
Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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