1
as in aves
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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2
as in departures
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 flights
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 farewells
There have been many farewells for Dockery across her time doing Downton, but reading the new film’s script for the first time, the sense of finality truly hit.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Fan favorites Carter and Nicol get proper farewells and treat them with grace.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Fan favorites Carter and Nicol get proper farewells and treat them with grace.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewells
Noun
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The job reduction would be carried out so far as possible with voluntary departures and buyouts, the company said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But between private-jet flights to Spain and shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive, these women still deal with problems that affect millions of women worldwide.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The airline provides flights to more than 170 destinations in 27 countries worldwide at CLT through its global network.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ensemble comedy followed goings on at a fictional Parisian talent agency called ASK.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here were records of altered states that felt apart from the normal goings on of our mutually agreed upon society, proof that something else was afoot.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The quality of these small partings can actually predict whether a relationship deepens in security or drifts into mere disconnection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Up to date evacuations are available on the Perimeter evacuation website.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The first evacuations were ordered Thursday afternoon, and two expansions Friday increased the evacuation zone to 21 square miles.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For larger separations, a flexible foam strip can be inserted before caulking to create a tighter seal.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Farewells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewells. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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