dalliance

noun

ˈda-lē-ən(t)s How to pronounce dalliance (audio)
Definition of dalliancenext
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 Eurovision 2026 isn’t Austria’s first dalliance with music’s campiest spectacle. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 The episode began with Lord John Grey (David Berry) waking up after he was kidnapped by Richardson, who threatened to expose several of his romantic dalliances with other men — including with his stepbrother, Percy, who confessed to their affairs, further damning John. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 Mickelson before this one had missed only one Masters in his career, in 2022 during his dalliance with PGA Tour rival LIV Golf. — Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dalliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
  1. relaxation
  2. recreation
  3. fun
  4. amusement
  5. entertainment
  6. enjoyment
Noun
  • There are three saunas—bio, steam bath and Finnish—and relaxation areas with a herbal tea corner and a library.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • They were given choices, both positive (peace, relaxation, and relief) and negative (anxiety, fear of missing out, and discomfort).
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of relaxation
Noun
  • Residents raised concerns about heavy truck traffic, and negative impacts on property values, outdoor recreation spaces, trees and wildlife.
    — Mars King, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • But district officials plan to keep their promise to the state and residents to develop the property for recreation.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of recreation
Noun
  • Have fun, and make sure this is genuinely adding something to your life.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Spice up your look with a fun silhouette like these barrel-leg capri pants, made of a wrinkle-resistant material.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Yet El-Sayed speaks about the controversy with something approaching amusement.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026
  • Quassy tickets start at just $33 for all-day access to either the amusement or waterpark.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of amusement
Noun
  • The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • When asked what matters most, respondents prioritized practicality (40%), value paired with quality (36%), and a three-way tie between technology, driving enjoyment, and performance (30% each).
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Conversations revolve around ingredients, craftsmanship, presentation and enjoyment, taking any assumptions of personal choice out of the equation.
    — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of enjoyment

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