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 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

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Noun

The brand focuses on adaptogens and nootropics designed around mood, relaxation and social connection, with a botanical, wellness-forward flavor profile.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
The two-story location hosts five treatment rooms, including one double; a relaxation lounge, and boutique carrying Dior perfumes, skin care and makeup.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

Her administration has invested in closing critical gaps, improving connectivity, and expanding access to outdoor recreation across the state.

— Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Bit by bit—which is the way with walls—my interest and knowledge deepened until what had begun as recreation morphed into a hobby job, mending other people’s walls.

— Matt Seaton, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

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
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson posted a selfie alongside his teammate Arvid Lindblad on an EasyJet flight out of Belgium last Sunday, sparking amusement among fans who had not expected two F1 drivers to put faith in the budget airline.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The fifth-floor suite includes a custom bar sink and entertainment nook ready-made for gatherings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

No one forces us to perform the role, the financial rewards for those who make the international list are considerable, and for the most part the enjoyment found on the field makes up for the plentiful aggro off it.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Under long-standing gift tax principles, gifts that postpone the beneficiary’s present use or enjoyment are typically treated as gifts of a future interest.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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