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as in aves
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 departures
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 flights
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 farewells
Fond farewells to Sugar the Surfing Dog Huntington Beach, California, was in mourning for Sugar the Surfing Dog, the first dog to be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.
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Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
When the final farewells drew to a close in 1947, visitors naturally decreased, and in their wake, wildlife flourished.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Thus far, the show's four season run has included several bittersweet — and quite a few tragic — farewells.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In fact, all events and seasons are perfect for brownies, from tailgates and birthday parties to office farewells and neighborhood potlucks.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The mystery of the missing farewells inspired many theories.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
His body was laid in state not far from the Spanish Steps — thousands queued over the two days to bid their farewells to the designer, the first, and in many ways the only, Italian to break into French haute couture back in Fifties, a postwar epoch when things like that were thought impossible.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Those performances, emotional, soulful, and full of light, were not farewells, but gifts.
—Richard Gehr, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
When the final farewells drew to a close in 1947, visitors naturally decreased, and in their wake, wildlife flourished.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Thus far, the show's four season run has included several bittersweet — and quite a few tragic — farewells.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In fact, all events and seasons are perfect for brownies, from tailgates and birthday parties to office farewells and neighborhood potlucks.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The mystery of the missing farewells inspired many theories.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
His body was laid in state not far from the Spanish Steps — thousands queued over the two days to bid their farewells to the designer, the first, and in many ways the only, Italian to break into French haute couture back in Fifties, a postwar epoch when things like that were thought impossible.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Those performances, emotional, soulful, and full of light, were not farewells, but gifts.
—Richard Gehr, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewells
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The airport in Montego Bay handles the vast majority of flights to the island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Air travelers are paying the price of the shutdown with unpredictable, snaking TSA lines at airports across the country, jeopardizing their chances to pass through security on time for their flights.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the center of it all is Melissa Kössler, who in the early goings of the 2026 NWSL season is emerging as one of the league’s most dangerous strikers.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the Stars weren’t scoring much at five-on-five in the early goings of the season, Robertson picked up the pace.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some partings will be amicable, such as Antoine Semenyo using a local newspaper to thank Bournemouth.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The quality of these small partings can actually predict whether a relationship deepens in security or drifts into mere disconnection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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All mandatory evacuations were lifted Sunday, but low-lying areas and residences along the river remain on pre-evacuation orders.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Up to date evacuations are available on the Perimeter evacuation website.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many movies and shows are now overlapping between both, but there are still some separations.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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During the 43 day shutdown last fall, TSA experienced a 25% increase in officer separations compared to that same time the year before, TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill said during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing in which lawmakers addressed the impacts of the shutdown.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Farewells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewells. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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