as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Recent Examples of leisure
Budget-conscious and leisure travelers are likely to feel Spirit’s absence the most, especially in places where the airline has a big footprint such as Las Vegas and the Florida cities of Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
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Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Of course, Goggins' time in Madrid hasn't been all leisure.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Within leisure and hospitality, the decline is driven by a loss of 13,700 positions involving restaurant and hotel jobs.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Other growing sectors included leisure and hospitality, up by 7,100 jobs; professional and business services, with 3,000; other services, with 2,200; and financial services with 300.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Of course, Goggins' time in Madrid hasn't been all leisure.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Within leisure and hospitality, the decline is driven by a loss of 13,700 positions involving restaurant and hotel jobs.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Other growing sectors included leisure and hospitality, up by 7,100 jobs; professional and business services, with 3,000; other services, with 2,200; and financial services with 300.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
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The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Hot and cold immersion has been linked to reduced inflammation, improved circulation, muscle relaxation and better sleep — outcomes a 60-minute massage cannot match.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Each frog was allowed three leaps to reach its final, measurable resting point.—
Andrew Graham
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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