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Recent Examples of send-off
Speaking to Guitar World following Osbourne’s death on July 24, the guitarist recalled their last time onstage together during the Back to the Beginning charity concert, where Black Sabbath reunited for one final send-off.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 July 2025
After a send-off celebration in port near Santa Cruz, the friends threw off the lines and headed south.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Despite the ceremonial send-off, David leaves behind a legacy of service, generosity, and unmistakable energy, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Customers flocked to the spot the next day for an emotional send-off to Jim-Denny’s.
—Michael McGough July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 July 2025
After a send-off celebration in port near Santa Cruz, the friends threw off the lines and headed south.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Despite the ceremonial send-off, David leaves behind a legacy of service, generosity, and unmistakable energy, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Customers flocked to the spot the next day for an emotional send-off to Jim-Denny’s.
—Michael McGough July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 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
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Frontman and co-founder Dave Mustaine shared that the thrash metal band will break up after releasing a new album in 2026 and going on a farewell tour.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
14 Aug. 2025
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Questions about the band’s future have swirled since the announcement of their 2023 farewell tour.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 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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Nearly every culture boasts its own version of chicken and rice, from arroz con pollo and chicken biryani to chicken congee and good old chicken and rice casserole.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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Guests are also welcome to ask for other offerings off menu, but what stuck out to me were everyday dishes like comforting congee at breakfast and a mountain of succulent crab legs during lunch at the Treasure’s Marceline Market buffet.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-off. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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