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dalliance

noun

ˈda-lē-ən(t)s How to pronounce dalliance (audio)
Definition of dalliancenext
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 If history is any indicator, though, Scheffler’s dalliance amidst golf mortals should be brief. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Some artists have eras, experimental phases, detours, creative dalliances; Arthur Russell’s career, for all its seeming contradictions—classical minimalism and lascivious disco, Zen Buddhist mantras and winsome country pop—was a continuum. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 27 June 2026 For most of the people, there are some love triangles and dalliances and some broken hearts along with a lot of tension between a lot of the crew. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 The executive noted that Gucci, founded in 1921, has had dalliances with the car industry and auto racing, mentioning that the grandson of founder Aldo Gucci was a race car drive. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dalliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
  1. relaxation
  2. recreation
  3. fun
  4. amusement
  5. entertainment
  6. enjoyment
Noun
  • Quiet relaxation rooms and outdoor terraces are focused firmly on the surrounding peaks, encouraging guests to look up rather than down at their phones.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For a respite after long days of exploring the city, Dior Spa Plaza Athénée, Christian Dior’s first European spa, is an on-site venue with a strong relaxation and beauty philosophy—a favorite for the high-fashion crowd and tastemakers in the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of relaxation
Noun
  • The money goes to state highways, county roads, public transit and local recreation projects.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But all the growth involved entertainment and recreation, as the subset involving hotel and food service workers lost 11,000 jobs in August and 2,900 over the year.
    — Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of recreation
Noun
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Buildings drip with embellishments; monuments to the city’s writers, artists and musicians seem to be on every corner, and the public transit system and plentiful taxis made for a fun and easy whistle-stop tour of some of Budapest’s main sites.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett, a legendary figure in the game and not known to smile often, was among the staff drafted in to help dress Arrow for the occasion — much to Arrow’s own amusement.
    — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of amusement
Noun
  • No stranger to controversy or criticism, Sweeney, 29, faced the music from Olympic athletes, entertainment icons and millions of keyboard warriors who voiced their opinions of the naked ad.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The appointment came a day after Disney named former YouTube executive Adam Smith chairman of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, putting him in charge of the company’s global entertainment streaming business.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • That enjoyment would also help pay for the barn’s preservation.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In psychoanalytic terms, it would be called Angstlust—the enjoyment of fear.
    — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyment

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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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