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
NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
The episodes will be released in three volumes around three different holidays.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
And while this nourishing side dish pairs well with practically everything, it’s especially appreciated during holidays.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The attraction has events through the years, including for the winter holidays.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Between now and the end of the year there are six holidays on the calendar.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
There are two more federal holidays left in the year — Thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Use separate clear bins for individual holidays or seasons and label accordingly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
The fedora is reserved for weekends, holidays and museum visits.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
The episodes will be released in three volumes around three different holidays.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
And while this nourishing side dish pairs well with practically everything, it’s especially appreciated during holidays.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The attraction has events through the years, including for the winter holidays.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Between now and the end of the year there are six holidays on the calendar.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
There are two more federal holidays left in the year — Thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Use separate clear bins for individual holidays or seasons and label accordingly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 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,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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