as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the member of parliament met his wife while on holiday in the south of France
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as in to vacation
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holiday
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 July 2025
The brunch had a holiday cookout theme and featured a conversation with entertainment industry veterans and sitcom legends, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles, who discussed their ReLiving Single podcast with Smith.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 July 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
The idea to host a triple whammy of a book signing fete came while the pals were holidaying in Sicily this summer.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
On this year's May 4, the official holiday commemorating Star Wars, the actress and daughter of the late Carrie Fisher shared a photo of her two young kids watching their grandmother’s iconic turn as Princess Leia.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 July 2025
The brunch had a holiday cookout theme and featured a conversation with entertainment industry veterans and sitcom legends, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles, who discussed their ReLiving Single podcast with Smith.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 July 2025
Verb
Who holiday special Joy to the World, now streaming on Disney+.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
The idea to host a triple whammy of a book signing fete came while the pals were holidaying in Sicily this summer.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiday
vacation
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At $36, Garten's favorite rosé is a reasonable little luxury that can make a standard Tuesday night feel a little more like summer vacation.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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