SEND-OFF Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

send-off

noun

Definition of send-off

as in leave-taking

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Recent Examples of send-off Klitschko concluded the caption, which accompanied a radiant photo of Panettiere, with another birthday send-off to the late actress. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 If tears feel likely, plan the send-off somewhere quieter than a crowded dorm lounge. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Plans for a celebratory send-off ahead of the September closure are being considered, Hebson said. — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Rebuilt for the first modern Olympics in 1896, the site is the ceremonial send-off point for the Olympic flame, including for Los Angeles 2028. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for send-off

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Noun

The study of leave-taking was assumed to be more complicated than the study of greetings.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Forest fires were lowering human birth weights, zoo chimpanzees in Kyoto enjoy virtual forests, and the chimpanzees of the Bossou community are formal in their greetings but unceremonious in their leave-taking.

— Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2022

Definition of leave-taking

Noun

One year ago today, the auto industry bid farewell to a hefty federal tax credit that helped bring down the cost of electric vehicles.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Stop in today to bid farewell and grab one last fresh burger, hand cut fries and premium ice cream sundae.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of farewell

Noun

Carnival’s brief bon voyages on the other side of the nation include Paradise Collection destinations, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026

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