dolce far niente

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Recent Examples of dolce far niente Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 For the less athletically inclined, the heated, saltwater infinity pool is pretty much the epitome of il dolce far niente. Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 At Jeremy Adler’s new Beethoven Market in L.A.’s Mar Vista neighborhood, happy hour is called ora del dolce far niente. Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Alternatively, those who want to conjure a Mediterranean feel this summer, there are plenty retro-printed one-pieces from Pucci and Missoni, to really lean into a ‘dolce far niente’ mood. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 May 2025 If work from home has become always working from home, MSC Cruises’ MSC Seashore has the antidote: a Caribbean-cruising oasis with plenty of places to savor il dolce far niente. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolce far niente
Noun
  • Nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone’s endless mountainous views and lush green spaces create an instant sense of calm.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.
    Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • All of which could lead to so much work that a man like Wyatt Harper might never have another day of idleness again.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some respite may be on the horizon.
    Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Kathleen is sharing her family’s story with PEOPLE as part of Children’s Respite Homes of America, a national movement working to expand pediatric respite and hospice care across the United States.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Haven Well Within advocates mindful living and serenity.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • For Black women travelers seeking moments of serenity and wonder, this experience offers both in abundance.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Friday night’s 2-1 loss against Leeds was the day the first shovels went into the ground as West Ham’s relegation resting place is constructed.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • While there aren’t any specific ghost tales associated with this cemetery, the grounds serve as the final resting place of several early park guests, staff, and Southern Sierra Miwok Nation community members.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Dolce far niente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolce%20far%20niente. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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