as in vacations
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 rests
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holidays
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Bayrou called the vote in a bid to push through an unpopular 44 billion euros savings plan that includes scrapping two public holidays and freezing spending.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, my mom buys my sister’s children much more expensive gifts for birthdays and holidays, while my kids get smaller or less thoughtful presents.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
In France, August is sacred for summer holidays; in the UK or US, late-night calls are normal.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The proposal to cut two public holidays in France also went down badly.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
What religious holidays take place in September?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Importantly, the data has served as the retail benchmark for the National Retail Federation (NRF) for over 22 years, powering forecasts for key consumer events like back-to-school, holidays, Mother's Day, and more.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fall decor Now is a great chance to grab seasonal decor perfect for updating your home for fall and the upcoming holidays.
—May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Bayrou called the vote in a bid to push through an unpopular 44 billion euros savings plan that includes scrapping two public holidays and freezing spending.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, my mom buys my sister’s children much more expensive gifts for birthdays and holidays, while my kids get smaller or less thoughtful presents.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
In France, August is sacred for summer holidays; in the UK or US, late-night calls are normal.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The proposal to cut two public holidays in France also went down badly.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
What religious holidays take place in September?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Importantly, the data has served as the retail benchmark for the National Retail Federation (NRF) for over 22 years, powering forecasts for key consumer events like back-to-school, holidays, Mother's Day, and more.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fall decor Now is a great chance to grab seasonal decor perfect for updating your home for fall and the upcoming holidays.
—May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
Noun
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Yet, for some, their luxury vacations are all a facade.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Today, millions of people rely on it each year to time vacations, weddings, and photography trips.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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