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
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
More and more people are booking bi-generational holidays, tagging along with grandma and grandpa to learn arts and crafts and spend evenings on game nights.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate in February, as the month brings a host of holidays and events, including the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and Lunar New Year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
This might be controversial, but Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays regardless of my relationship status.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Holiday Decor Hobby Lobby truly puts on the dog for holidays, as Nordike can attest.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
In Wells’ case, multiple holidays slowed the process further.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
More and more people are booking bi-generational holidays, tagging along with grandma and grandpa to learn arts and crafts and spend evenings on game nights.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate in February, as the month brings a host of holidays and events, including the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and Lunar New Year.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
This might be controversial, but Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays regardless of my relationship status.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Holiday Decor Hobby Lobby truly puts on the dog for holidays, as Nordike can attest.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
In Wells’ case, multiple holidays slowed the process further.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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Managing expectations is also a huge part of making vacations a relaxing experience.—
Kaela Ling,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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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,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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