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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The week’s results include an additional adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Meredith Kile, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
For those looking for a more permanent foothold, however, this alternative just down the street, where the Obamas holidayed for the first time in 2011, is now up for sale at $14.9 million.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
By Augusta Saraiva, Bloomberg Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since February, potentially reflecting volatility around the Memorial Day holiday.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The week’s results include an additional adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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The tradition was started by Queen Elizabeth in 1988, meaning all of her grandchildren grew up holidaying at the beloved home.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
For those looking for a more permanent foothold, however, this alternative just down the street, where the Obamas holidayed for the first time in 2011, is now up for sale at $14.9 million.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiday
vacation
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Discover verified Agoda coupons and discount codes to save on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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