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
But when the owner's daughter disappears, he's tasked with finding her — and has a number of fun (wink) dalliances along the way.
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Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
While Paz and Guillermo’s wife Elena had a secret dalliance in bed, Justina found a collection of ribbons bearing her name among her Uncle Fede’s things.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Sep. 2025
Frida’s terminally ill mom, Victoria (Montse Guallar), escapes into a hedonistic haze of morphine, imperious behavior, and pansexual dalliances.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Her dalliance with England's upper crust didn't stop there, either — the baker went on to provide the cake for Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday in 2016.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
While Paz and Guillermo’s wife Elena had a secret dalliance in bed, Justina found a collection of ribbons bearing her name among her Uncle Fede’s things.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Sep. 2025
Frida’s terminally ill mom, Victoria (Montse Guallar), escapes into a hedonistic haze of morphine, imperious behavior, and pansexual dalliances.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Her dalliance with England's upper crust didn't stop there, either — the baker went on to provide the cake for Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday in 2016.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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For visitors seeking rest and relaxation, spend an afternoon at Roosevelt Baths & Spa, a hydrotherapy spa that uses mineral water from the nearby springs to provide guests with innovative wellness treatments.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Residents or guests who are more excited about rest and relaxation won’t be disappointed either.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But recreations of the 1963, 1964, and 1965 festivals were shown almost entirely from the perspective of Bob Dylan, and the film stretched historical truth well past its breaking point in quite a few scenes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Disproportionately high property taxes are one telltale sign of a city trapped in a cycle of municipal debt, and so are weak public services—underfunded schools, underpaid teachers, aging recreation centers, sewer systems in need of an upgrade.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the next outpost of his Carbone empire is opening on Friday, a place that blends Italian nostalgic elegance with the restaurant’s typical modern flair for fun.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Harry, who remained seated, looked on and chuckled with amusement.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dowdle got dinged after his second, much to the amusement of Adam Amin and Greg Olsen in the Fox broadcast booth.—
Luke DeCock,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some are made for entertainment or education, while others focus on emotional support or companionship.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headquartered in London, Longwave will focus on factual content for the global TV market across all unscripted genres – from investigative series, factual entertainment formats through to human interest stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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In almost every case, those who took photos reported greater levels of enjoyment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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