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
Like Beethoven, Tharp creates a utilitarian theme as a jumping-off point for mostly jovial dalliances between gaggles of dancers and a rather pleasant power struggle between the dancers, pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev, who plays live from the orchestra pit — and the audience.
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Last week, protesters demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla locations; Musk has long been erratic, but his dalliance with DOGE has alienated environmentally conscious liberals, a major demographic for electric vehicles.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Both twins have women, estranged ones at least: Smoke was once with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), a witchy botanical healer, while Stack had a youthful dalliance with nervy, white-presenting Mary (Hailee Steinfeld), whose mother took in the boys when their father died.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The Olympics’s dalliance with Esports has leveled up with the announcement that the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Last week, protesters demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla locations; Musk has long been erratic, but his dalliance with DOGE has alienated environmentally conscious liberals, a major demographic for electric vehicles.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Both twins have women, estranged ones at least: Smoke was once with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), a witchy botanical healer, while Stack had a youthful dalliance with nervy, white-presenting Mary (Hailee Steinfeld), whose mother took in the boys when their father died.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The Olympics’s dalliance with Esports has leveled up with the announcement that the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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This is especially significant with the planet of love in your sixth house of daily routines, so consider this all the more reason to request a personal day for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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April’s report showed that job openings increased across most sectors, with some of the largest upswings seen in arts, entertainment and recreation; mining and logging; information; and professional and business services.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed The cask strength classic that pulls no punches This one’s not for the faint of heart, but that’s the fun of it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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And Kelce and Mahomes will take part in the Big Slick fun, which begins Thursday night.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The amusement part was divided into the Alpine Center, Water World and Motor World.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The second business, Global Networks, will include entertainment, sports and news television brands around the world as CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., and Discovery, free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as the profitable Discovery+ streaming service and Bleacher Report (B/R).—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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It had even been primed to enjoy them, as entertainment.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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