last words

NOUN

last breath

Synonyms

WEAK

death rattle death song death throes dying breath final twitch final words last gasp last hurrah last legs swan song

NOUN

swan song

Synonyms

STRONGEST

farewell wind-up

WEAK

adieu climax closer coda conclusion crowning achievement crowning glory culmination dying words end piece envoi epilogue famous last words farewell performance final appearance final appearance or performance final gesture finis goodbye last act last hurrah last shot parting song peroration

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"She said: 'Mummy, I'll see you on Monday or Tuesday.' And that was her last words to me."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

As the demand grew for a portrait by Gainsborough, he himself became fashionable and was taken up by King George III. Even so, the name “Van Dyck” was among the artist’s last words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The lawyer’s last words to us were we might have to appoint a new executor if his condition continues to deteriorate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

The last words of Pretti, to someone needing assistance: “Are you OK?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

The last words were I keep hoping I’ll hear you chuck rocks at my window and ask me to go somewhere with you.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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