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
Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
While synagogues are especially vigilant during the Jewish high holidays, Shira Hutt, executive vice president of the Jewish Federations of North America, said safety is something most worry about year-round nowadays.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the federal Office of Personnel Management.
—Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Chinese and South Korean markets were closed for holidays.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
The winter holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa—are the Super Bowl of celebrating, but don't go into this festive season without a solid game plan.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Caroline and the family's young son find themselves in the middle of a family conflict during the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Although it hasn't been confirmed, the network is likely to continue its previous release schedule, airing new episodes every Wednesday with breaks for holidays.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, New Orleans goes hard for holidays, including Halloween.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
While synagogues are especially vigilant during the Jewish high holidays, Shira Hutt, executive vice president of the Jewish Federations of North America, said safety is something most worry about year-round nowadays.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the federal Office of Personnel Management.
—Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Chinese and South Korean markets were closed for holidays.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
The winter holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa—are the Super Bowl of celebrating, but don't go into this festive season without a solid game plan.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Caroline and the family's young son find themselves in the middle of a family conflict during the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Although it hasn't been confirmed, the network is likely to continue its previous release schedule, airing new episodes every Wednesday with breaks for holidays.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, New Orleans goes hard for holidays, including Halloween.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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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,
1 Oct. 2025
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The family also spends holidays and vacations together.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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