: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)
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She's created a playlist for her send-off.
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Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The College Gameday crew also threw on their own giant Lee masks as a sweet send-off, with the crowd holding their own masks of Coach Corso, giving him an enthusiastic reception.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe went to see his send-off.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet Carrie’s storyline was very much the exception in having the air of a satisfying send-off.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
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Eileen Finan, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The College Gameday crew also threw on their own giant Lee masks as a sweet send-off, with the crowd holding their own masks of Coach Corso, giving him an enthusiastic reception.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe went to see his send-off.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet Carrie’s storyline was very much the exception in having the air of a satisfying send-off.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for send-off
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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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