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Recent Examples of send-off
Dozens of world leaders, at least 11 reigning monarchs and tens of thousands of mourners were on hand to give Francis a final send-off.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Despite his efforts not to romanticize his You character Joe Goldberg, Penn Badgley gave the controversial character a steamy send-off.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
This post contains details about the fifth and final season of You
Despite his efforts not to romanticize his You character Joe Goldberg, Penn Badgley gave the controversial character a steamy send-off.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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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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Gene Simmons Band Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville Kiss’ latest and presumably last farewell tour ended over a year ago, so Gene Simmons is now playing bass with his own Gene Simmons Band on May 11 at 8 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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The group began the run in September of last year and it has been marketed – rather intensely – as a farewell.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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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
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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 21 May. 2025.
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