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
Is the dalliance between Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Michelle Monaghan's trio of friends and some shady Russian dudes going to be a problem?
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Last week, protesters demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla locations; Musk has long been erratic, but his dalliance with DOGE has alienated environmentally conscious liberals, a major demographic for electric vehicles.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
As the cycle proceeds toward the inevitable breakup—triggered, perhaps, by Lesbia’s dalliances during the year that Catullus was away working for Memmius—the poems of recrimination and spite, often eye-poppingly obscene, predominate.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Apparently creepy old Jame Eagan has many dalliances that are cleaned up using severance technology (among other means, no doubt).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Last week, protesters demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla locations; Musk has long been erratic, but his dalliance with DOGE has alienated environmentally conscious liberals, a major demographic for electric vehicles.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
As the cycle proceeds toward the inevitable breakup—triggered, perhaps, by Lesbia’s dalliances during the year that Catullus was away working for Memmius—the poems of recrimination and spite, often eye-poppingly obscene, predominate.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Apparently creepy old Jame Eagan has many dalliances that are cleaned up using severance technology (among other means, no doubt).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Now lazy-river fans know the No. 1 place to experience relaxation on the water: Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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There’s plenty at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán besides the spa to aid in your relaxation.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The city closed the recreation center in 2021, leaving the neighborhood's young people with few places to go.—
Sarah Handel,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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While the podcast segment saw the co-hosts poking fun at his views, the internet did not hold back in its response.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a video shared by A Dog's Hideaway, another golden called Butters was equally sleepy after hours of fun at day care.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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More casual, and far more intimate, is the arsenal of gun shots—regular Americans, children as well as adults, toting their weaponry for the camera, and for the nervous amusement of their friends and relatives.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Red Sea Global Elsewhere in the island resort will be more luxury residences, at least some of which will be made from timber, as well as a market, retail spaces, entertainment areas, a golf course, and a 115-berth marina.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Under the Organic Act of 1916, NPS employees are to protect the nation’s parks and monuments while also providing for public enjoyment now and for future generations.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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