adieu

noun

ə-ˈdü How to pronounce adieu (audio)
Definition of adieunext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting we bid our adieus and were off

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Recent Examples of adieu Final voting for the 78th Emmys is now underway, which means The Envelope is bidding adieu to the TV awards season — and already gearing up for the film one. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 After graduating from Butte High School in 2003, the budding talent immediately bid adieu to his tough past and moved to Los Angeles. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026 The Atlanta Hawks did so Sunday by bidding adieu to the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 July 2026 As Carrie prepares to bid adieu to her longtime apartment with a luxurious dinner party, Samantha phones from her new home in London. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adieu
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farewell
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  • The actress bid farewell to the series with the show’s finale in May 2026, after more than 10 years playing Claire Fraser on the Starz series.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The episode ends with everyone back on the front lawn for a formal farewell.
    — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of farewell

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“Adieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adieu. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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