quality time

noun

: time spent giving all of one's attention to someone who is close (such as one's child)
Dad and I spent some quality time together.

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Bündchen could be seen playfully tossing her baby boy in the air in the first photo, while other pictures show the model spending quality time with all three of her kids. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Spending quality time outdoors improved the group’s creativity test scores. Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 May 2026 After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 Even without the custom wrapping, just showing up ready to dig in the dirt with her — planting flowers, pulling weeds or repotting something together — turns an ordinary afternoon into quality time. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quality time

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“Quality time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20time. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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