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
Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
February 23, 1967: Seventh and eighth grade students surprised Mrs. Muriel Kidder at a farewell party Friday afternoon at Chaska Public School.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff
The cardinals are expected to pass through the Holy Door, visit the tomb, then proceed to the chapel where the Salus Populi Romani, an image of the Virgin Mary, is displayed.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Bespoke services and experiences include welcome and farewell dinners prepared by renowned local chefs; pre-arrival grocery shopping service and daily housekeeping; professional photography sessions; and personalized cooking lessons.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
February 23, 1967: Seventh and eighth grade students surprised Mrs. Muriel Kidder at a farewell party Friday afternoon at Chaska Public School.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Tyler is also set to make an appearance at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell concert in July, according to The Guardian.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff
The cardinals are expected to pass through the Holy Door, visit the tomb, then proceed to the chapel where the Salus Populi Romani, an image of the Virgin Mary, is displayed.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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Some argued that the performance did not capture the struggle of wartime reality while others feared that Ukraine, for the first time in the history of Europe’s biggest song contest, might not qualify for the final.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The big didn’t even log a single second in the final two periods.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Vacancies remain unfilled, and a combination of cuts ordered by the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk, retirements and other departures has pared down the state’s top weather scientists.—
Alex Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Our parting may happen suddenly without warning or slowly and painfully.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Is the Tokyo establishment listening as Buffett tosses Japan a parting gift?—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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She will be joined by special guests Girl In Red and The Last Dinner Party, who were confirmed for the gig last November.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won April 26, when a Kentucky player hit the $167 million grand prize, lottery officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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The company is seeking to position itself as a leader in affordable hypersonic flight for commercial and defense applications.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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This isn’t the first time that a cockroach has been found in an unexpected location on a flight.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
14 May 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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Florida played from behind all of Game 1, failed to get any separation in Game 2 and had to rally from multiple two-goal deficits in Game 3.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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One of the biggest distinctions between a dedicated business owner and someone simply with some side freelance income is the separation of business and personal funds.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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