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Recent Examples of dolce far niente
The Italians have a phrase for it: dolce far niente–the sweetness of doing nothing.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
Days spent on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast are the picture of il dolce far niente.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2025
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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
Days spent on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast are the picture of il dolce far niente.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dolce far niente
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Uneasy calm has settled over Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight or Sunday after days of heavy fighting.
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The article posits that true calm stems not from certainty, but from clear, consistent signals, akin to a jazz band's steady bass line.
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Spending healthy years in idleness isn’t good for you.
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DeJean, who recorded the game-changing pick-six in Super Bowl LIX, couldn’t comprehend postseason idleness.
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
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The ceasefire provided little respite, Faqih said.
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.
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When Senegal pulled one back in the 95th minute, disturbing the serenity of the closing stages, Mbappe gestured for calm.
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According to maritime archaeologists, the future site of Hornsea 3 was the final resting place for an over 300-year-old shipwreck that sank carrying a load of massive, valuable lead slabs known as ingots.
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The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
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“Dolce far niente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolce%20far%20niente. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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