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parting

[pahr-ting] / ˈpɑr tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
farewell
Synonyms
STRONG
departing final goodbye last valedictory
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning first introductory starting
WEAK
greeting
NOUN
goodbye, separation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breakup
STRONG
adieu bisection break breaking crossroads departure detachment divergence division farewell going leave-taking partition rift rupture severance split valediction
WEAK
split-up
Antonyms
STRONG
accord agreement attachment closing closure combination connection continuation greeting harmony hello juncture union unity
WEAK
introduction

Example Sentences

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And the announced crowd of 18,145 at Crypto.com Arena made sure he knew that parting is such sweet sorrow, standing and cheering long after the game had ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Actress-turned-talk show host Drew Barrymoreis parting ways with her historical Westchester retreat after putting the sprawling property on the market for $4.99 million—just two years after she bought it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Actress-turned-talk show host Drew Barrymoreis parting ways with her historical Westchester retreat after putting the sprawling abode on the market for $4.99 million—just two years after she bought it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Hutchcroft - who now believes Barrett took advantage of her mental health problems to manipulate her into parting with her money - had no idea what she was getting into.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“Are you well, my Emma?” was Mrs. Weston’s parting question.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen