: a place or point where a division or separation occurs
: given, taken, or done at parting
a parting kiss
Synonyms
Examples of parting in a Sentence
Noun
I feared the morning, for I knew that our parting would be difficult.
On parting, he took my hand and promised to return.
“Good-night, good-night! Parting is such sweet sorrow…”
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Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
the parting of the Red Sea
Adjective
His parting words to me were “Be patient.”
As her parting shot, she said that the other candidate simply did not understand the needs of the city's citizens.
Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
the parting of the Red Sea
Adjective
His parting words to me were “Be patient.”
As her parting shot, she said that the other candidate simply did not understand the needs of the city's citizens.
Recent Examples on the WebBrian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
Don’t be afraid to play around with your parting – simply flipping it to the side can lend extra oomph, no styling needed.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
The brand new parent also took home a luxurious parting present courtesy of her medical team.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
The chemistry between Cap and Peggy—and their tragic parting at the end of the movie—also stood the test of time.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 23 July 2024
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Noun
In some cases, the journalist leaves after a parting of the ways.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Aug. 2024
Don’t be afraid to play around with your parting – simply flipping it to the side can lend extra oomph, no styling needed.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
The brand new parent also took home a luxurious parting present courtesy of her medical team.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
The chemistry between Cap and Peggy—and their tragic parting at the end of the movie—also stood the test of time.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 23 July 2024
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“Parting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parting. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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parting
1 of 2 noun
part·ing
ˈpärt-iŋ 
2
: a place where a division or separation occurs
a parting of the ways
3
: leave-taking
shake hands at parting
parting
2 of 2 adjective1
: being in the process of departing
2
: serving to divide : separating
3
: given, taken, or performed at parting
a parting kiss
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