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 The executive noted that Gucci, founded in 1921, has had dalliances with the car industry and auto racing, mentioning that the grandson of founder Aldo Gucci was a race car drive. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 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 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’s a hot tub, a big backyard, a firepit, and a hammock for all methods of relaxation.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • Jivapita Spa sits on the third floor with treatments drawing on Khmer traditions combined with contemporary therapies; facilities include a Himalayan salt room and relaxation lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of relaxation
Noun
  • The 1,200-square-foot finished, walkout lower level currently features a large home office and a dedicated recreation area.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • The golf course that once existed primarily to support parking and recreation now hosts nationally recognized music festivals.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of recreation
Noun
  • My favorite way to spend an afternoon, though, was borrowing one of the hotel's bicycles and pedaling around South of Fifth, where quiet residential streets quickly give way to cafés, the marina, and the fun buzz of Ocean Drive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • His goal, going back to the beginning, was just for people to have fun listening his music.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Many travelers speed right by on their way to the flashy amusements of Kemah or Galveston’s sandy beaches.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary.
    — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of amusement
Noun
  • For those involved with Powell Gardens, however, the anniversary was about more than adding new entertainment.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 201-room property has evolved into a destination for elevated dining, craft cocktails and live entertainment.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Beyond ski-in-ski-out access during the winter months, even though this 8,000-square-foot home has its own private gondola, this residence was built for year-round enjoyment.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Still, full-size luxury sedans define the enjoyment of driving.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of enjoyment

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