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or good-bys
as in farewells
an expression of good wishes at parting
said our good-byes and headed for home
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Recent Examples of good-byes
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-byes
farewells
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In fact, all events and seasons are perfect for brownies, from tailgates and birthday parties to office farewells and neighborhood potlucks.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The mystery of the missing farewells inspired many theories.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Good-byes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-byes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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