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
Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Operating Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Labor Day, the Westracks shuttle will run from the termination of RTD’s light rail W Line at the Jefferson County Government Center.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Victory Day is one of the most important national holidays in modern Russia, featuring a grandiose parade to celebrate and commemorate its defeat of Hitler’s Wehrmacht in 1945.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
However, federal holidays can only be enacted with Congressional approval.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
These holidays are also a reminder that parenting after a divorce includes preparation for the unexpected.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
In the meantime, the energy crisis continues, threatening summer holidays in Asia and Europe as the loss of jet fuel supplies from the Middle East ripples across those regions.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
For one of those holidays, her uncle bought her a collection of Jane Austen books.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
The polka-dot midi dress A more refined option that is effortless for holidays, city dressing or weekend lunches.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Red Square is where Russia holds its traditional military parade to celebrate Victory Day, one of the biggest holidays of the year.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Operating Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Labor Day, the Westracks shuttle will run from the termination of RTD’s light rail W Line at the Jefferson County Government Center.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Victory Day is one of the most important national holidays in modern Russia, featuring a grandiose parade to celebrate and commemorate its defeat of Hitler’s Wehrmacht in 1945.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
However, federal holidays can only be enacted with Congressional approval.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
These holidays are also a reminder that parenting after a divorce includes preparation for the unexpected.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
In the meantime, the energy crisis continues, threatening summer holidays in Asia and Europe as the loss of jet fuel supplies from the Middle East ripples across those regions.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
For one of those holidays, her uncle bought her a collection of Jane Austen books.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
The polka-dot midi dress A more refined option that is effortless for holidays, city dressing or weekend lunches.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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Alba's life after her divorce from Warren includes family getaways with their three children and vacations with Ramirez.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Ever since, the teeny pup, who turns 13 in July 2026, has been seen everywhere from radio station appearances to Caribbean vacations with her dad.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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