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
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.
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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
But that rhetoric sounded hollow in the face of its dalliance with a drug-smuggling double-dealing despot like Noriega.
—Time, 25 Nov. 2025
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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
But that rhetoric sounded hollow in the face of its dalliance with a drug-smuggling double-dealing despot like Noriega.
—Time, 25 Nov. 2025
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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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One of the most popular recreations is from Duff’s Today show performance, which creators imitate in detail, down to the shimmies of the audience.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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After that, Spencer switched majors, earned her bachelor’s in recreation and leisure studies from Cal State Sacramento and began her new journey as an event coordinator and producer.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Coach Rick Hirtensteiner said Young dealt with the pressure by just trying to have fun, and Sheffer, playing with his younger brother, Ryan, a starting shortstop, appeared to do just that Wednesday.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since 1900, the club has served youths ages 5 to 18 through high-quality programs in a safe, supportive environment where young people can learn, grow and have fun.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
19 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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Facing a backlash over his appearance in the Epstein files, prominent entertainment and sports agent Casey Wasserman put his talent agency up for sale Friday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The festival includes six stages with cultural entertainment throughout the park along with live performances by chart-topping artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, The Band Perry and Walker Hayes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The set includes two armchairs, a loveseat, and sleek glass-top coffee table, all crafted from waterproof, weather-resistant synthetic wicker to ensure years of enjoyment.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vines flower spring through fall for months of color and enjoyment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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