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
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
Hosting from 1962-1992, Carson's peak average ratings were more than triple the current late night hosts combined, and his farewell episode drew 50 million viewers.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Gossip Girl fans weren't alone in their surprise when Jenny Humphrey bid farewell to the Upper East Side.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Barry Manilow is pausing his farewell tour to deal with a serious health issue.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
Hosting from 1962-1992, Carson's peak average ratings were more than triple the current late night hosts combined, and his farewell episode drew 50 million viewers.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
Pelosi didn’t mention Trump in her nearly six-minute farewell message, which thanked her fellow Californians and celebrated the Democrat’s time in office.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Gossip Girl fans weren't alone in their surprise when Jenny Humphrey bid farewell to the Upper East Side.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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On third-and-1 with seven seconds left, Schakel took the snap and tried to spike the ball, which would have stopped the clock and given his team one final play to go for the win.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After Flora’s go-ahead punt return score and Payne’s fumble, Becht had two important conversions on the Cyclones’ final drive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So many questions remain unanswered about his messy departure from Nottingham Forest in September last year.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Before Smith departed the team facility on Tuesday, head coach Brian Schottenheimer called him into his office for some parting words.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lawrence’s blonde hair, by Gregory Russell, was swept into a sleek side parting and kept long down her back, straight, and glossy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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While Constantine died before the filming of 2023’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the plot of the movie paid tribute to the actor, revolving around a family trip to Greece intended to honor his character’s last wish.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Get ready to wave a very long good-bye.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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The system supports more than 10 smart flight modes, including Snorkel Mode and Mount Mode, expanding how users can capture footage on and around water.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using your airline’s app can also give you access to the most recent updates regarding gate changes, flight delays, and more.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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With Durham leaving, LSU just added former Mansfield Lake Ridge and Aledo star running back Raycine Guillory, who is transferring from Utah.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Bleeding, the victim stumbled out and snapped a few photos of the USPS van leaving.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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