: 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 WebTonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
Voters offered no parting gift, leaving the celebrated series’ final tally at two wins (directing and picture editing) from 55 nominations.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Wearing a gray full-length off-shoulder gown, Robbie wore her shoulder-length hair in a middle parting while posing for a photo with director Megan Park and actress Maisy Stella, who plays the role of Elliot Labrant in the movie.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
Henson was also snapped out and about in the city in a very chic denim-on-denim outfit that gave us another glimpse of the pixie in all its glory, including the deep parting and perfect balance of sharp angles and effortless volume.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Ferragamo, who was effectively making his swan song this year, gave the owners special parting gifts: for the men, signature ties made for the Cup, and for the women, a silk scarf with the same pattern.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
Voters offered no parting gift, leaving the celebrated series’ final tally at two wins (directing and picture editing) from 55 nominations.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Wearing a gray full-length off-shoulder gown, Robbie wore her shoulder-length hair in a middle parting while posing for a photo with director Megan Park and actress Maisy Stella, who plays the role of Elliot Labrant in the movie.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
Henson was also snapped out and about in the city in a very chic denim-on-denim outfit that gave us another glimpse of the pixie in all its glory, including the deep parting and perfect balance of sharp angles and effortless volume.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Parting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parting. Accessed 1 Oct. 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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