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
This one looks like a #MeToo campus tale, about an adjunct running into her old PhD advisor who just so happens to have written a book about his past that might feature the adjunct and their dalliance.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This dalliance was not real, but rather one of many scenes from Marty Supreme that was filmed on the ground in the Big Apple.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
But that rhetoric sounded hollow in the face of its dalliance with a drug-smuggling double-dealing despot like Noriega.
—Time, 25 Nov. 2025
This did not happen because Taylor was about to leave for Los Angeles, so Dakota told her immediately about his dalliances with basically-a-family-member.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
This dalliance was not real, but rather one of many scenes from Marty Supreme that was filmed on the ground in the Big Apple.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
But that rhetoric sounded hollow in the face of its dalliance with a drug-smuggling double-dealing despot like Noriega.
—Time, 25 Nov. 2025
This did not happen because Taylor was about to leave for Los Angeles, so Dakota told her immediately about his dalliances with basically-a-family-member.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
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Before treatments, guests can recline indoors with homemade lavender popcorn or enjoy sitting outside in the charming relaxation space filled with herbs and flowers.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition, some herbal teas may help reduce stress, promote relaxation, or improve digestion.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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The closures come as part of the yearslong overhaul of the interstate through the heart of the city, a project that is expected to snarl traffic and disrupt lakeside recreation through at least 2033.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Funding goes toward road and sidewalk improvements, stormwater facilities, street lighting and the development and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each detail represented the young princess’s developing aesthetic—one that was vibrant, feminine, and fun.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although disappointed that the audio leaked, many players look back on it with amusement.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Universal Studios Japan just made the first move in making our Poké friends into an amusement-park staple.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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The overwhelming motive for the early fakes was to provide entertainment — about three-quarters of the images in the exhibition were created for this purpose, Rooseboom said.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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