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Recent Examples of send-off
The article also suggested that for a more extravagant send-off, contact a fireworks company specializing in custom fireworks.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But Johnson shrugged off his doubters in both Chicago and the nation’s capital during a rousing send-off rally at a West Side church on Saturday.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Hugh Jackman $50 million ($66 million gross) After the emotional send-off of his Wolverine character in 2017's Logan, nothing short of a massive payday and the opportunity to work with his good friend Ryan Reynolds would have convinced the 56-year-old Jackman to don the adamantium claws once again.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Even an on-court loss would have provided closure — a proper send-off, new motivation for the offseason, and a character-building opportunity to cry after failing to meet a goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But Johnson shrugged off his doubters in both Chicago and the nation’s capital during a rousing send-off rally at a West Side church on Saturday.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Hugh Jackman $50 million ($66 million gross) After the emotional send-off of his Wolverine character in 2017's Logan, nothing short of a massive payday and the opportunity to work with his good friend Ryan Reynolds would have convinced the 56-year-old Jackman to don the adamantium claws once again.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Even an on-court loss would have provided closure — a proper send-off, new motivation for the offseason, and a character-building opportunity to cry after failing to meet a goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 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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Only, her mic cut off, leaving her to bow with her team and bid farewell to the audience, merely five minutes after the scheduled end time.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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The duo’s farewell tour will kick off May 16—also Neutral Poetry’s release date—in Las Vegas, and continue through early September.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
11 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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