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
Its bops quietly succeeded where Rae’s dalliances in makeup and movies floundered.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
His multiple dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs certainly didn’t help.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Consider Rumi’s dalliance with illegally downloading music, which puts him on the radar of a not-so-mysterious pen pal known as Curious_George_Bush43!
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
His multiple dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs certainly didn’t help.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Consider Rumi’s dalliance with illegally downloading music, which puts him on the radar of a not-so-mysterious pen pal known as Curious_George_Bush43!
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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The magic lives where relaxation meets radical questions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Several studies suggest that showers provide fertile ground for relaxation and free association—keys for creativity.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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But parks and recreation facilities would also benefit.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Noun
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And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Her subsequent revenge looks as fun and swift as the most righteous robbery.—
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1 July 2025
Noun
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Several notable names in arts, culture, entertainment and other areas joined Musetti and Moore in the campaign.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Every year, The Hollywood Reporter recognizes the town’s best and most influential business managers working behind the scenes to manage the financial lives of entertainment’s most high-profile figures.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Noun
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These are my basic rules for safety and enjoyment, at least in a vessel up to about 30 feet.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Aroma & Taste Profile Pinot Grigio from this region is crafted in a fresh, unoaked style, intended for immediate enjoyment.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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