farewell letter

Parting written message

A farewell letter is a written message composed when leaving—a job, a relationship, or life itself.

The term most often refers to a suicide note: Police found a farewell letter on the kitchen table.

But farewell letters also mark retirements, resignations, or departures from communities: She posted a farewell letter to her followers before deleting her account.

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final · parting · closure · closing chapter · resignation · suicide note · last words · handwritten · pen and paper · envelope · heartfelt · apology · confession · memories · regret · moving away · emigration · retirement

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Opposites
greeting vs. parting

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Initial correspondence for newcomers

greeting card · letter of introduction · welcome message · salutation · housewarming card

introduction vs. conclusion

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Document presenting someone favorably

cover letter · letter of inquiry

relational direction

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Written romantic declaration

invitation letter · fan mail · pen pal letter · offer letter

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG