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
This dalliance is in addition to Carême’s more recreational entanglements, principally a love triangle between himself, ladies’ maid Henriette (Lyna Khoudri) and sous-chef Agathe (Alice Da Luz).
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Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Its bops quietly succeeded where Rae’s dalliances in makeup and movies floundered.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
His multiple dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs certainly didn’t help.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Its bops quietly succeeded where Rae’s dalliances in makeup and movies floundered.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
His multiple dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs certainly didn’t help.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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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,
10 July 2025
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The magic lives where relaxation meets radical questions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The National Park Service issued a water advisory but recreation areas remain open.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Make fun of the obsessiveness of Method Acting all you like, but Phoenix’s performance in Eddington is unlike any other in his career.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That's not long enough to earn the cachet of other performance sub-brands, like BMW's M or Mercedes-Benz's AMG, but N has certainly developed a reputation for fun, attainable, and powder-blue cars.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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