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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Alfonsi’s parting words to the Columbia Journalism Review perfectly summarized the nightmare unfolding at CBS: “The arrogance, cruelty, and incompetence is stunning.”

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The network is parting ways with the show’s most recent executive producer, Tanya Simon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

British number two Jack Draper has brought Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But one of Conlon’s parting gifts to L.A. is an irrefutable argument that no art form does redemption quite like opera.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

An injunction of secresy had been among Mr. Weston’s parting words.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

parting

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