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Recent Examples of send-off
Not literally, of course, as the fictional hero’s on-screen death was seen in the swan song send-off for actor Daniel Craig’s era in 2021’s No Time to Die.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
The Markham Park District executive director, Quintina Brown, hired a helicopter for her daughter's prom send-off, which then landed in a public park without authorization.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 18 May 2026
This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
The Markham Park District executive director, Quintina Brown, hired a helicopter for her daughter's prom send-off, which then landed in a public park without authorization.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 18 May 2026
This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 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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Kopitar, who announced in September that this season would be his last, gave an emotional good-bye speech to the fans after the final regular-season home game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mission Bay High School bid farewell to the Class of 2026 during its May 28 graduation ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In shock, a few hundred met in Quinn’s Bar at the stadium six weeks later to say farewell.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
29 May 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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