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Recent Examples of send-off
From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
In November, more than 400 Wisconsin Army National Guardsmen received a formal send-off before departing for a yearlong mobilization.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Catherine O’Hara’s illustrious career was given a warm send-off at the Actor Awards 2026 when the performer posthumously won the award for best female actor in a comedy series.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Before every meet, the Bruins and their family members convene outside the arena a few hours early for a send-off.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
In November, more than 400 Wisconsin Army National Guardsmen received a formal send-off before departing for a yearlong mobilization.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Catherine O’Hara’s illustrious career was given a warm send-off at the Actor Awards 2026 when the performer posthumously won the award for best female actor in a comedy series.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Before every meet, the Bruins and their family members convene outside the arena a few hours early for a send-off.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for send-off
Noun
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The study of leave-taking was assumed to be more complicated than the study of greetings.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Read More: 8 Polite Ways to Decline a Party Invitation The second part of leave-taking is expressing your gratitude to the host, which calls for another straightforward and succinct two words.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There was never even a proper good-bye from Demi.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Say farewell to Vietnam with a final banh mi fix – in this case, one purchased first thing in the morning from Banh Mi Huynh Hoa at 26 Lê Thị Riêng.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The community rallied soon after Rodarte’s death to say farewell at a solemn procession through the streets of Marysville, from which his body was transported to a funeral home in Placer County.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thanks folks for sharing your ideas, and bon voyage, buen viaje, turas maith a bheith agat!—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/send-off. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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