as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
the noise of the street was so loud that the quieter au revoirs of her friends went unheard
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Recent Examples of au revoir
The final moments found Emily (Lily Cooper) saying au revoir to Paris and planning to live in Rome temporarily to be the leader on the ground for her company’s newest client — Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), who just so happens to be Emily’s latest suitor.
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Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
Gabby Thomas said au revoir at the end of the Olympics in a very special way.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The final day, of course, was meant to be a coronation, a victory lap and an au revoir.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Nadal is still alive in the Olympic doubles tournament with Carlos Alcaraz, so any au revoir wasn’t in full Monday.
—Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
Gabby Thomas said au revoir at the end of the Olympics in a very special way.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The final day, of course, was meant to be a coronation, a victory lap and an au revoir.
—Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Nadal is still alive in the Olympic doubles tournament with Carlos Alcaraz, so any au revoir wasn’t in full Monday.
—Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au revoir
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Fond farewells to Sugar the Surfing Dog Huntington Beach, California, was in mourning for Sugar the Surfing Dog, the first dog to be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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When the final farewells drew to a close in 1947, visitors naturally decreased, and in their wake, wildlife flourished.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thanks folks for sharing your ideas, and bon voyage, buen viaje, turas maith a bheith agat!—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Au revoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20revoir. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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