good-bye

noun

gu̇d-ˈbī How to pronounce good-bye (audio)
variants or good-by
Definition of good-byenext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting said our good-byes and headed for home

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Recent Examples of good-bye Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad. — Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026 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 Kopitar, who announced in September that this season would be his last, gave an emotional good-bye speech to the fans after the final regular-season home game. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 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 However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears. — Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026 Retiring Pelosi launching institute Nancy Pelosi is saying good-bye to Congress but not politics. — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Anyway, Kenzie, who is never returning to the roster-less life after this, is enjoying her relationship with Dylan but is not yet ready to say good-bye to Gal. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026
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farewell
Noun
  • When Jason retired from the NFL in 2024, Travis gave his brother an emotional farewell on their New Heights podcast.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Chilling details emerge about Khamenei's body as Iran prepares to bid farewell to leader.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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“Good-bye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-bye. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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