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 story of an aimless college grad’s dalliance with an older woman—only to fall for her daughter—is as sophisticated as comedies, and coming of age stories, get.
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John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Throughout those seasons, Benedict was the aloof middle brother, too busy drinking too much and partaking in gender-indiscriminate dalliances to want to settle down.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Even before that though, there have been rumors about Williams’ potential dalliances with women for years.
—James Factora, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
But when the owner's daughter disappears, he's tasked with finding her — and has a number of fun (wink) dalliances along the way.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Throughout those seasons, Benedict was the aloof middle brother, too busy drinking too much and partaking in gender-indiscriminate dalliances to want to settle down.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Even before that though, there have been rumors about Williams’ potential dalliances with women for years.
—James Factora, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
But when the owner's daughter disappears, he's tasked with finding her — and has a number of fun (wink) dalliances along the way.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to Amex, what unites these destinations is a desire for meaningful travel—whether through first-time adventures, cultural immersion, or settings that balance relaxation with a strong sense of place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Outside the center and elsewhere around Ketchikan, visitors can find newer totem poles, including recreations carved as part of a Civilian Conservation Corps project that began in 1930s and modern-day totem poles by master carvers.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Peru sits along the Mississinewa River in north-central Indiana, and has antique shopping, farm experiences, and outdoor recreation worth checking out any time of year.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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This combination of a clear structure and a license to play lets the writer have fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Calle joins the fun as Desi, who is living in the stash house when the cops come knocking.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Even as his Reddit-haunting admirers still parse his lyrics for hidden meanings, his spirit surely looks down on them with wry amusement at his fans’ unending search for profundity.—
Alexander Larman,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The character came to life after the writers' strike temporarily shut down much of the entertainment industry.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 6,000 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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For users who want keyboards that support focus, comfort, and enjoyment, the brand has established itself as a keyboard designer worth paying attention to.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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