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
Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The celebration concluded the next morning with a farewell brunch at Hotel Colonnade.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 May 2025
His farewell tour officially commenced with an appearance at the Royal Rumble in January 2025.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
The Blue Devils took advantage of back-to-back losses by Auburn to ascend to the top spot for the first time since November 2021, when Duke spent a week there in Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski’s farewell season.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The celebration concluded the next morning with a farewell brunch at Hotel Colonnade.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
As The Who prepares to embark on their North American farewell tour, the 60-year old rock group’s saga with drummer Zak Starkey continues.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 May 2025
His farewell tour officially commenced with an appearance at the Royal Rumble in January 2025.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target!—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From there, Jin narrowed down the final count to seven songs, each exploring themes of love and connection.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But in the wake of Stewart's surprise departure, showrunner Erica Messer salvaged the scene for Thursday’s emotional sendoff.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Ottawa fans were shocked by the early departure of one of the team’s breakout personalities.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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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Rory has company on the marquee, though, as the top of the men’s game enters the season’s second major championship in full flight.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
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
Cite this Entry
“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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