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valedictory

/ˌvæl.ɪˈdɪk.tər.i/

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1. A farewell or parting speech

A speech or address given when taking leave of an audience, an institution, or a position, especially at a graduation or commencement ceremony.

1.1. Graduation and commencement speeches

A formal speech delivered by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony, often reflecting on shared experiences and offering final thoughts to fellow students.

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  • The student delivered an inspiring valedictory speech, reflecting on the journey through high school.

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1.2. Farewell and parting addresses

A formal address given to mark someone's departure, retirement, or final occasion in a role or position.

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  • The retiring CEO's farewell address had a valedictory tone, expressing gratitude for decades of hard work.
  • The politician's retirement marked the end of an era, and his farewell was a poignant valedictory to public service.

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2. Relating to a farewell or final occasion

Of or pertaining to a valedictorian, or expressing farewell and marking an occasion of leave-taking or final departure.

2.1. Final and concluding occasions

Describing something that brings an activity, period, performance, or role to its close, often serving as the last or concluding event.

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  • The old theater echoed with the sound of applause after the actress's final, valedictory performance.

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2.2. Farewell and departure

Describing words, gestures, or actions that express goodbye or are appropriate for someone's departure or leave-taking.

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  • As the sun set over the horizon, the captain gave a valedictory salute to the ship he had commanded for years.

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