valedictory

adjective

ˌva-lə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce valedictory (audio)
Definition of valedictorynext
as in farewell
given, taken, or performed at parting a valedictory address given by the college president upon his retirement

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Recent Examples of valedictory But those changes didn't hurt Youngkin, who comfortably beat Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a popular former governor seeking a valedictory term. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2021 But those changes didn’t hurt Youngkin, who comfortably beat Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a popular former governor seeking a valedictory term. — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2021 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 In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for valedictory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valedictory
farewell
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  • James and his camp are seemingly considering the Miami Heat as a possible landing spot for his farewell tour.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • As lightning rolled over Nissan Stadium and rain delayed the concert for an hour, the song became an unexpectedly fitting soundtrack to the final stop of his farewell tour.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of farewell

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“Valedictory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valedictory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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