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
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
In other words, forget about all that farewell talk.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 June 2025
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Back to the Beginning marks the first appearance by Black Sabbath — singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward — since the final show of their farewell tour in February 2017, and their first performance with Ward in 20 years.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Starkey’s departure comes just three months before The Who are due to embark on their farewell North American tour, almost 60 years after the band began performing there.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
In other words, forget about all that farewell talk.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 June 2025
Noun
The final show of the farewell tour takes place in Louisville at Old Forester's Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., on Nov. 15.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Back to the Beginning marks the first appearance by Black Sabbath — singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward — since the final show of their farewell tour in February 2017, and their first performance with Ward in 20 years.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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As most readers already know, the Beatles’ final U.S. tour closed the door on touring altogether.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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On the eve of USAID’s final day, former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama gathered with former staffers as well as U2 singer and humanitarian Bono on a video call.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Inspired by the memory of her father and his parting words, Funk pushed herself into the world’s most dangerous and crowded surf lineups, becoming one of the best surf photographers in the world, and notably, one of the few women out there.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
21 May 2025
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The actress, who starred in the original 1997 slasher and its 1998 sequel, says that both movies came with a parting gift from the Fisherman (Muse Watson), the hook-wielding killer who hunts down the film's unlucky group of teens.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 June 2025
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The data doesn't directly track Amazon's sales, but suggests demand for Prime Day will outpace last year's event during which online shoppers spent a record-setting $14.2 billion, according to Adobe.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Founded last year in London, the Gaza Tribunal accuses the Israeli military of committing genocide against Palestinians.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Additionally, LaGuardia Airport was seeing delays of up to three hours, with the FAA implementing a Traffic Management Program for incoming flights.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Conducted through a collaboration between the Roads and Transport Authority and Joby Aviation, the test flight marks a major step toward launching full operations next year.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 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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Zen training also induces samadhi (i.e., the experience of no separation), giving rise to wisdom and harmony with the larger picture.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The sheer finish acts as a great base to layer makeup on, without the worry of separation.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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