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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
Say good-bye to all that and head down to the Dordogne, the rightfully beloved region of France that keeps a decidedly low profile.
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David Coggins, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
David Coggins, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-bye
farewell
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Her previous Instagram post was a photo taken with Andrew Watt and Slash at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert in early July.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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Legends such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Dalilah Muhammad will embark on their final farewell, while budding talent like Masai Russell and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will continue to build their legacy.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Good-bye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-bye. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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