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Recent Examples of send-off
Where flights set to enter full orbit and remain in space for a few days require their astronauts to quarantine, this 11-minute flight doesn't hold the same requirements, allowing for the women to give cameras a shot of them reaching out to fans and family for a personal send-off.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the most notable names in show business gathered in Times Square on Monday afternoon for a starry, and sometimes emotional, send-off for James Earl Jones, who died last year at the age of 93.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Greetings from a bygone era Gate greetings and send-offs were once among the most emotionally important parts of a trip.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Fun fact: The nod is a proper send-off for Aria chef Gerry Klaskala, who's retiring after leading the modern American restaurant for 25 years.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the most notable names in show business gathered in Times Square on Monday afternoon for a starry, and sometimes emotional, send-off for James Earl Jones, who died last year at the age of 93.
—Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Greetings from a bygone era Gate greetings and send-offs were once among the most emotionally important parts of a trip.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Fun fact: The nod is a proper send-off for Aria chef Gerry Klaskala, who's retiring after leading the modern American restaurant for 25 years.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-off
Noun
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How can a child understand this kind of leave-taking?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2024
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With Nitti’s leave-taking, McEntire sent home Noah Spencer and Ms. Monet, with Ruby Leigh, Jordan Ranier and Jacquie Roar moving on to the live shows.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Hundreds of thousands of mourners have already lined up to pay their respects and bid farewell to Pope Francis ahead of the funeral on Saturday morning, April 26.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Catholic Church and many others came together for a final farewell to Pope Francis at his funeral in Vatican City Saturday morning, a gathering that united several world leaders and faithful Catholics.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This Mother’s Day, an exceptional bon voyage looks like a chic travel tote.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bon voyage to the month that says goodbye to summer wasn’t all that much cooler.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
1 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, toast, fattoush salad and congee.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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For me, simple congee with pickles and pork floss was perfect to help with digestion after more than a week of decadent meals.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-off. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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