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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
In a previous news release about the shift to Compass, Healy said this isn’t a farewell, but a new chapter.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Fortunately, its farewell tour includes two shows here in La Jolla at The Jai, where the group’s co-founders — bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King — will be joined by pianist Craig Taborn and sax dynamo Chris Potter.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
He was scheduled to kick off his 2026 farewell tour dates in January, but was forced to reschedule.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
In a previous news release about the shift to Compass, Healy said this isn’t a farewell, but a new chapter.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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The only trick now is for the league to get a team to the final Monday night of the season and actually cut down the nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is typically the final stage of testing before a drug can be submitted for regulatory approval.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His departure came as editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reshapes the network after the Paramount Skydance merger.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Travelers to San Diego International Airport were encouraged to plan ahead and arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours prior to international departures.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Less than a week after parting ways head basketball coach Aaron Fearne, the Charlotte 49ers have hired former Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller as the program’s next men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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After parting ways with long-time head coach Oscar Pareja, Orlando City returns to action Saturday, desperate to earn its first points of the season.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was last trading near $103 a barrel, up about 3% for the day.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The civil trial began with opening arguments in Santa Fe last month.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was never even a proper good-bye from Demi.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 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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Some airports are recommending passengers arrive twice as early for flights, and downloads of a security fast-track service app are up 200% on this time last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most of the aid envoy returned on a chartered flight Monday and were not stopped and held for questioning, participants told the Miami Herald, but a handful of participants who stayed longer and flew back on a commercial flight Wednesday faced interrogations on their arrival.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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With Peterson, Council and White leaving, the Jayhawks will lose three starters who combined to average 47 points per game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Additional markets, lighting and winter programming across nearby streets could encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks rather than visiting one location and leaving.—
Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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