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
Online discourse lurks behind even offline behavior—Bud and Catherine’s polyamorous phase; the age-gap dalliance of their eldest daughter, Abigail, with an edgy vet nicknamed War Crimes Wes.
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Gideon Leek, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Details about what’s on the menu at the 130-spot are scarce but will continue to show off Kreuther’s dalliance with live fire.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Gideon Leek, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Details about what’s on the menu at the 130-spot are scarce but will continue to show off Kreuther’s dalliance with live fire.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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There’s a game room with a wet bar, a pool for relaxation and a two-bedroom guest house for multigenerational living.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The key to achieving hotel-level relaxation is wearing unrestrictive sleepwear—which the LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt delivers effortlessly.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The standout feature is the 14,200-square-foot, two-story recreation center.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The city has about 340 tobacco retailers, and Aurora Partners says more than 100 of those outlets are located within 1,000 feet of schools and recreation centers.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy an evening of fun and connection as part of Developmental Disability Awareness Month.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fans on social media are in full support of Ina’s snow day activities, with several inviting themselves over to join in on the fun.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sure enough, the boys began to connect and disconnect people's calls simply for their own amusement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition to a huge trampoline area with dodgeball, a ninja course, knockout basketball, a launch pad and a battle pit, the amusement center has other attractions like bowling, virtual reality, an arcade and a rock climbing wall.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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The deal comes alongside a fresh $100 million credit facility, from a separate, soon to be revealed entity, that will underpin both BondIt’s existing lending business and its push into new areas including live entertainment, sports, and the creator economy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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So during the warmup skate, before every Canucks game that Myers’ family attends, Garland waves at Tristan and then demonstrates a penalty for Tristan’s enjoyment.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kaplan himself believes the wine will hold up for 30 years but thinks that maximum enjoyment will be derived from it within five to seven.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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