as in final
given, taken, or performed at parting
the singer's farewell tour seemed to last almost as long as her entire career
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as in ave
an expression of good wishes at parting
the exchange student and her host family said their tearful farewells, promising to keep in touch
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
before making his final farewell, the company president personally spoke to as many employees as he could
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as in parting
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
our farewell was rushed, and we didn't say all that we wanted to before heading off to colleges at opposite ends of the country
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Recent Examples of farewell
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Portuguese colonisers brought their celebratory traditions to Brazil in the 17th century, marking a time of revelry in the run-up to Lent (‘carne vale’ means ‘farewell to meat’ in Latin).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Raver has also directed three episodes and thanked a mentor in her farewell statement.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Portuguese colonisers brought their celebratory traditions to Brazil in the 17th century, marking a time of revelry in the run-up to Lent (‘carne vale’ means ‘farewell to meat’ in Latin).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The stage seems set for a solemn farewell—the first in a series of sly indirections.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewell
Adjective
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The siting of the rites at the Colosseum—where it has been held since 1964, echoing a practice from the eighteenth century—means that the Pope enacts Jesus’ final hours not in a Baroque basilica but against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, which exercised power through violence.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ultralight pilot David Shelton filed a complaint with the FAA in October that, after back-and-forth responses with Yuba County’s attorneys, concluded with final responses in March.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks face a big transition at running back this year with the departure of Kenneth Walker III in free agency, and head coach Mike Macdonald opened up on where the team stands.—
Matthew Davis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The couple wanted to use their parting gift to write a new legacy in their hometown.—
Aubrey Violeta Gelpieryn,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The final two days of Passover commemorate the parting of the Red Sea, which provided an escape route from Egypt, and are also observed with specific traditions by some, such as reading a special prayer, studying the Torah and relaxing the rules around leavened foods.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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More recently, in a case from Tennessee, the Supreme Court ruled last year that states can ban gender affirming care for minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormone treatments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The hydrogen leaks and unrelated helium blockages stalled the flight for two months, coming on top of years of vexing delays and cost overruns.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The category has become a two-man contest between DiCaprio in his valedictory role and Mark Wahlberg in a biopic that required a physical transformation.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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It’s expected to serve as the 95-year-old investor’s valedictory farewell after more than six decades leading the conglomerate, which began as a struggling New England clothing company.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
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With Peterson, Council and White leaving, the Jayhawks will lose three starters who combined to average 47 points per game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Additional markets, lighting and winter programming across nearby streets could encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks rather than visiting one location and leaving.—
Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Farewell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewell. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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