variants
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
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the most agonizing aspects of the A’s long goodbye to Oakland is knowing when to cut the emotional ties.
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Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
While some animal lovers fear this goodbye might upset Stubby, keepers say the surrogate mom manatee will likely feel the opposite.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
The family plans to bury María José after her mother is able to leave the hospital and say one last goodbye.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The Good Doctor cast says goodbye ahead of finale: 'The legacy of the show will be hope and heart'
At the same time, Dr. Claire Brown (Antonio Thomas), who recently returned to San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, is facing an infection following her own cancer surgery.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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Laurence Miedema, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
While some animal lovers fear this goodbye might upset Stubby, keepers say the surrogate mom manatee will likely feel the opposite.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
The family plans to bury María José after her mother is able to leave the hospital and say one last goodbye.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The Good Doctor cast says goodbye ahead of finale: 'The legacy of the show will be hope and heart'
At the same time, Dr. Claire Brown (Antonio Thomas), who recently returned to San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, is facing an infection following her own cancer surgery.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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“Goodbye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodbye. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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