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Definitions

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

Prior to parting ways with Fox News in 2023, Carlson helmed the network's highest-rated evening programme, averaging more than four million viewers a night.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Hollywood actor Tate Donovan is parting ways with the beautiful Texas property he has owned for the last decade, listing the picturesque dwelling for just a hair under $1.7 million, Realtor.com can reveal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Does he have any parting thoughts for his fellow citizens?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Wearing a bright red T-shirt, he was about halfway down the building, walking slowly, the chicks parting and making a path as he moved.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings