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
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
As a farewell gesture, at Geraldine’s request, Paul, her mother Sandra, and Stan, her stepfather, hike to the top of Mount Tamalpais for an overnight camping trip.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite the legal issues, Schon and Cain are currently underway with lead singer Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka, and bassist Todd Jensen for the farewell tour, which kicked off in February.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Journey's farewell world tour is currently underway — despite Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain being in the midst of lawsuits, politics and bad blood.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
As a farewell gesture, at Geraldine’s request, Paul, her mother Sandra, and Stan, her stepfather, hike to the top of Mount Tamalpais for an overnight camping trip.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
End your trip with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South, then close out the night with live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite the legal issues, Schon and Cain are currently underway with lead singer Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka, and bassist Todd Jensen for the farewell tour, which kicked off in February.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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His final line was stellar, with two hits and one walk allowed over eight shutout innings with four strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Lightning and Panthers were tied 1-1 going into the final minute of the first period of Game 1 last season before Sam Reinhart scored the first of four straight Florida goals with 45 seconds left in the period.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That was being held up by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, but his departure as prime minister after weekend elections could free up the sum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The rooftop and courtyard of the American Embassy, plus thirteen other buildings in Saigon and Tan Son Nhut, were designated as departure points.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a parting kiss-off to Carter, the hostages were released on the day of the Republican’s inauguration.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The couple wanted to use their parting gift to write a new legacy in their hometown.—
Aubrey Violeta Gelpieryn,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The teams, which share a spring training complex, formalized the competition last year, when the Mariners won the season series 5-1 to claim the trophy, a Fender Telecaster guitar signed by Vedder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Marty Supreme actress had her glam done by makeup artist Gregory Arlt, who used an assortment of customer favorites from the brand — which the actress raved about to PEOPLE last fall, including the Ideal Fix concealer and Baked Marbelized blush.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 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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Spirit Airlines operates more than 500 daily flights to more than 60 destinations, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The homeowner, Thania Magana, said flight data showed a plane passing over her neighborhood at the time, according to Hahn.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The category has become a two-man contest between DiCaprio in his valedictory role and Mark Wahlberg in a biopic that required a physical transformation.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 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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In post-pandemic Shanghai, two women — one leaving, one staying — share a single electric night wandering the city.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Anderson is Manchester United’s top target, but Manchester City are also in the frame, with Bernardo Silva leaving and Rodri’s future uncertain.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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