DALLIANCE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

dalliance

noun

ˈda-lē-ən(t)s

Definition of dalliance

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 Bobby Bones presides over an audio empire thanks to his eponymous radio show, a partnership with the NFL and dalliances in TV work. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 The two began a dalliance in 1952 and married in 1967, bringing three daughters for Claude and one daughter for François-Xavier to the relationship. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 Hanania’s dalliance with the tech right showed him what happens when otherwise smart people adopt an anti-elite political identity. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 If history is any indicator, though, Scheffler’s dalliance amidst golf mortals should be brief. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dalliance

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Noun

Yes, there is a spa area with a sauna, steam room, frost cabin, and a hot relaxation pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

Kannapolis also has a parks and recreation bond referendum for $40 million plus interest.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The city also saw major residential growth, including a 412-home subdivision and plans for 1,000 apartments, along with new hotel and recreation developments.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

At different points in the performance, the band was joined by the six different teams in the Banana Ball Championship League, the players for which clearly had lots of fun making up dance moves to display while accompanying the JoBros.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
At the offices, Karp steered me briskly past open-plan tables and upholstered nooks, past signage announcing corporate fun.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

Opening in limited release on October 15, critics are more or less united in their awe, amusement, and sheer bafflement at what Fielder and Oppenheim were able to capture.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, which oversees safety inspections of amusement and carnival rides, has also launched an investigation of the roller coaster.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

The series is produced by sports and entertainment studio Full Day Productions, a Words + Pictures company, in collaboration with Lost Tribe Creative.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Hello82, the K-pop entertainment company headquartered in Los Angeles, aims to plant a flag in the market with their upcoming 82World.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Complicating matters, one person’s cringe is another’s enjoyment.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Separate research from Prudential Financial recently found that more than six in 10 retirees with at least $500,000 in investable assets do not feel comfortable spending money for enjoyment.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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