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adieu

[uh-doo, uh-dyoo, a-dyœ] / əˈdu, əˈdyu, aˈdyœ /
NOUN
parting remark or action
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The polite adieu was apropos for a player some fans considered the show’s nicest ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

To bid adieu to a Muppet-themed section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios parks in Florida, some Kermit and Gonzo superfans organized a prom-inspired soiree at one of the area’s restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Bardot had left instructions that her funeral be conducted without fanfare or ostentation - but the people of Saint-Tropez wanted to pay her a proper adieu on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Maybe this is her chance to bid adieu to the beautiful life she had on Earth with Larry and see what the future holds with Luke.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

Muhammad and I have to hustle to catch up with her after we bid adieu to her friends.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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