valedictory
Graduation sendoff address
Valedictory means relating to farewell or leave-taking.
A valedictory speech or address marks a departure—most commonly the speech given by the top-ranking student at a graduation ceremony.
The word can describe any final statement or gesture: His valedictory column reflected on thirty years in journalism.
As a noun, a valedictory is such a speech or statement.
Departing salutation
- partingAct of leaving another
- adieuFormal leave-taking
- leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
- send-offFarewell gathering or party
departure · farewell · separation · fare-thee-well · au revoir · bon voyage · adios · sayonara
Act of starting
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- cap and gownCeremonial graduation attire
- tasselOrnamental hanging cluster
procession · convocation · regalia · honors · alma mater · summa cum laude · magna cum laude · cum laude
Reviewing what came before
- looking backRecalling what happened before
- memoriesStored past experiences
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
milestone · journey · growth · gratitude · lessons learned · reminiscence · sentimental · wistful
Formal public speech
- addressSpeak to formally
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
rhetoric · delivery · commencement speech · keynote · remarks · microphone · lectern · speaker
Recognizing with respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- thanksExpression of appreciation
dedication · praise · celebrating · commendation · gratitude · mentors · teachers · parents
goodbye
Departing salutation
- partingAct of leaving another
- adieuFormal leave-taking
- leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
send-off · departure · farewell · separation · fare-thee-well · au revoir · bon voyage · adios · sayonara · godspeed
commencement
Act of starting
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- cap and gownCeremonial graduation attire
tassel · procession · convocation · regalia · honors · alma mater · summa cum laude · magna cum laude · cum laude · classmates
retrospective
Reviewing what came before
- looking backRecalling what happened before
- memoriesStored past experiences
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
bittersweet · milestone · journey · growth · gratitude · lessons learned · reminiscence · sentimental · wistful · contemplative
oration
Formal public speech
eloquence · rhetoric · delivery · commencement speech · keynote · remarks · microphone · lectern · speaker · peroration
honoring
Recognizing with respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
thanks · dedication · praise · celebrating · commendation · gratitude · mentors · teachers · parents · classmates
- collegecampus, courses, application, dorms, dorm room
- ceremonial speecheseulogy, commencement address, inaugural address, farewell address, wedding toast
- graduationcap and gown, diploma frame, graduation ceremony, graduate, commencement address
- oratorypublic speaking, speeches, oration, orations, addresses
- speechesspeech, addresses, historic speeches, lecture, soliloquy
- academic ceremoniescommencement, convocation, graduation, baccalaureate, matriculation
valedictoryinaugural
First in office
opening · introductory · beginning · starting · commencement
valedictorysalutatory
Pertaining to greetings
inaugural · welcoming · opening · introductory · inaugural address
- valedictorian speechTop graduate's ceremonial remarks
- valedictory speechGraduate's formal farewell address
- valedictory addressGraduate's formal parting oration