CONGÉ Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

congé

noun

kōⁿ-ˈzhā

variants also congee

Definition of congé

as in farewell

an expression of good wishes at parting with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

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Recent Examples of congé But my favorite is the breakfast congee, which leaves me wanting to ask for a second serving. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Mandazis, ginger rice congee and crispy lentil kofte can be found in a new cafe, run by the nonprofit organization MAKE Projects, which opened at the end of June with a mission to empower immigrant and refugee women. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 For dim sum, Hei La Moon is home to a bi-level, hall-style emporium while Winsor Dim Sum Café presents an expansive menu and outstanding congee. — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Rhoda and Laurence are also both making versions of congee. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026 In the morning, expect a rotating selection of savory pastries; a hearty breakfast sando featuring one of the city’s fluffiest egg patties with pork, an umeboshi aioli and salmoriglio; and a morning congee. — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 After emerging from the cave, the first thing Mee ate was congee, a savory Asian rice porridge. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice). — Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The bittersweet farewell makes way for more adventures and hardships, ups and downs, to come.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Gustavo Dudamel’s farewell to Los Angeles will also function as a benefit for his homeland of Venezuela, which suffered catastrophic losses from twin earthquakes in late June.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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