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 Even though the flight took off from a helipad on the property, the wedding venue didn’t have proper safety standards and a plan in place to cancel the send-off in case of bad weather, the lawyers allege. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 Who would come correct with a bitchy, sassy, screw-all-y’all response, and who would play it safe with a mild-mannered send-off? — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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

Aboard Paladin’s private plane to London, Thomas and Lisa sleep, and Vision leaves them a tablet with all the episodes of WandaVision and a sorrowful, sentimental good-bye letter.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
As the tour concludes, the girls wave good-bye to the leasing officer.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026

Definition of good-bye

Noun

In an emotional and upbeat ceremony Tuesday, Broward County commissioners bade farewell to Beam Furr after a highly productive 12-year career that’s forced to end due to term limits.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
His family's farewell was signed with profound love and sorrow by Małgosia, Karolina, Shannon, their grandchildren and spouses.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 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

Definition of bon voyage

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