1
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
Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
The mystery of the missing farewells inspired many theories.
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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.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farewells
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While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.
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As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
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Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
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The Kansas City Royals continue to be hamstrung untimely departures.
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In the Baltic States, 85% of civilian flights in Estonia have been affected by GPS disruption stemming from the war in Ukraine.
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According to Nigerian officials, 632 Nigerians have been repatriated out of the more than a thousand Nigerians who have registered for the voluntary repatriation and more flights are expected in coming days.
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The Real Madrid star has been England’s best player in the early goings of this tournament.
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In the early goings of the season, Carlsson’s top comparables included names like Leon Draisaitl.
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Straight-back cornrows are a timeless protective style that can be customized with beads, accessories, creative partings, and varying braid sizes.
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Suddenly, intricate partings, curls, beads, and asymmetry were back in circulation.
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The fire has prompted numerous evacuations in the area, including the complete evacuation of the town of Eureka, which has a population of just over 600.
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The findings further said that procedures for the evacuations of cabins due to flooding were not reviewed with camp staff and counselors and that the campers were not instructed on how a flood evacuation would happen — making quick-thinking emergency decisions all the more difficult.
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Layoffs could follow if the company doesn't meet the target for voluntary separations, Bloomberg reported.
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Workspaces and environments enforce these separations.
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“Farewells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farewells. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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