as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat
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Recent Examples of dalliance
Let’s enter a homosexual dalliance free from the constraints of body and society—no worries if not!
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Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
John’s patronizing, congratulatory tone with regard to Weisz’s character’s dalliance with Vlad doesn’t help.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
To be clear, the Rangers and Langford haven’t talked contract since a brief dalliance after his first season.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
John’s patronizing, congratulatory tone with regard to Weisz’s character’s dalliance with Vlad doesn’t help.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
To be clear, the Rangers and Langford haven’t talked contract since a brief dalliance after his first season.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Others may have felt a greater need for rest, reflection and relaxation.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Where solid wood beds or towering wingback frames can indicate dominance and declare their architectural importance in the bedroom, a slipcovered and low-profile bed invites rest and relaxation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After about an hour and a half of debate, Overland Park will move forward with a recreation master plan that includes a proposal for a new neighborhood pool north of Interstate 435, despite some officials’ concerns that the city isn’t in a position to promise such an amenity.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park runs along the Los Angeles River and the 710 Freeway and contains a river parkway, walking trails, freshwater wetlands and open space for recreation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Emotions could impact your plans for fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The thread, originally posted by user SxnKisss, reflects a broader mix of amusement and skepticism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But then Bennett later pulled the same trick at the Beverly Hilton hotel, to McCartney’s amusement.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell Fink, the author and entertainment journalist who wrote gossip columns for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, People magazine and the New York Daily News, died Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Florida, his family announced.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The entertainment marketing platform Research Warrant has since shifted marketing in a new direction, one that prioritizes keeping IP in motion across the social ecosystem.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Character names fade, plot twists dissolve, but the enjoyment of the moment remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Attempts at policing enjoyment led to the suppression of longtime carnival customs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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