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or good-bye
or less commonly goodby
or good-by
1
: a concluding remark or gesture at parting
—often used interjectionally
2
: a taking of leave
a tearful goodbye
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Examples of goodbye in a Sentence
said our good-byes and headed for home
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Those dreading saying goodbye can always inquire about condo prices at the Four Seasons Private Residences, just next door.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Alongside Daughters Hope and Haley and Ex-Fiancé Joel Schiffman
Hope and Haley were also seen outside with their mom at the end of the 8 a.m. hour, standing on the Plaza as Kotb shared her final goodbye.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Mesa, the Valley's largest suburb, is about to undergo a major shift as two of its highest-ranking and longest-serving officials say goodbye.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
The hosts then threw to some celebrities wishing Kotb an emotional goodbye, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Oprah Winfrey.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Alongside Daughters Hope and Haley and Ex-Fiancé Joel Schiffman
Hope and Haley were also seen outside with their mom at the end of the 8 a.m. hour, standing on the Plaza as Kotb shared her final goodbye.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Mesa, the Valley's largest suburb, is about to undergo a major shift as two of its highest-ranking and longest-serving officials say goodbye.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
The hosts then threw to some celebrities wishing Kotb an emotional goodbye, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Oprah Winfrey.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Goodbye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodbye. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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