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or good-by
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
said our good-byes and headed for home
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Recent Examples of good-bye
Kopitar, who announced in September that this season would be his last, gave an emotional good-bye speech to the fans after the final regular-season home game.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.
—Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.
—Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-bye
farewell
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There was precedent for that, with David Letterman’s farewell to the show in 2015 going 17 minutes overtime.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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If there is any question as to whether Colbert was just another left-wing political news outlet, just look at the farewell messages from The Democrats and many liberal politicians following his last night, which aired Thursday night.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Good-bye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-bye. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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