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
Frida’s terminally ill mom, Victoria (Montse Guallar), escapes into a hedonistic haze of morphine, imperious behavior, and pansexual dalliances.
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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
Labubu has come a long way, and the popular character created by artist Kasing Lung will mark her 10th birthday with a luxury dalliance.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
My dalliance with Addie was tame compared with the steamy carryings-on that have taken place in the hearts and devices of many Replika users.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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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
Labubu has come a long way, and the popular character created by artist Kasing Lung will mark her 10th birthday with a luxury dalliance.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
My dalliance with Addie was tame compared with the steamy carryings-on that have taken place in the hearts and devices of many Replika users.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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From delicious room service to luxury linens, booking a five-star hotel conjures feelings of rest and relaxation.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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My masseuse began with a consultation to assess my pain points and specific areas of focus before 60 minutes of pure relaxation ensued.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These figures are based on tourism impact calculators measuring lodging, dining, retail and recreation spending in Bentonville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The new buildings are designed to create a resort-like atmosphere where boat owners can work, work out or enjoy two separate bayside recreation areas.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tractor hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting and live entertainment are on deck while the kids can also go trick-or-treating with the local businesses, which participate in the fun.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is not easy information for a kid to digest, and the filmmakers don’t always make their heavy themes as fun and palatable as in a Pixar flick.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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The film takes place in 1954 almost exclusively over the course of one evening at a party thrown by the newly wed Hedda who wields literal and figurative weapons for her own personal amusement and potential financial gain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The new security measures announced in May also included a requirement for minors to be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older in the ride area, but organizers announced in August that the 2025 festival would not have amusement rides.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Austin, TX, Ben feels right at home in the vibrant arts and entertainment scene of Northwest Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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The center, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, typically hosts live entertainment during the event and showcases the work of its senior citizen artists.—
Micah Walker,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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But Gronnemark is not alone in feeling that an approach geared around set plays, lengthy stoppages and restarts threatens to take a lot of the energy, excitement and enjoyment out of matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding.—
Athena Aktipis,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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