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
Interestingly, this isn't to attract corporate clients or leisure travelers who want to upgrade from another part of the plane—the main aim is to attract the private jet set, who might be encouraged by ecological guilt and a desire to reduce the price tag of a private plane.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Domestic leisure demand, long a core revenue stream, took a hit.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Home entertainment provides a cheaper form of leisure than most other activities.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
First class, however, is the rarefied domain of primarily wealthy leisure travelers and people splashing out with points for a luxury trip.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Domestic leisure demand, long a core revenue stream, took a hit.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Home entertainment provides a cheaper form of leisure than most other activities.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
First class, however, is the rarefied domain of primarily wealthy leisure travelers and people splashing out with points for a luxury trip.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Oilers at Golden Knights 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Edmonton can also clinch the series and some rest here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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