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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
There was never even a proper good-bye from Demi.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 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
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 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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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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This was PostClassical’s farewell to the center before it, too, moves on to other venues, and the event was sold out.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Good-bye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-bye. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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