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
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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
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There are simply many times more people in temperate and tropical countries who may want to go cool for their holidays, than people in the north who have hitherto wanted to heat up during their vacations.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unless Sacramento steps up now, Californians risk planning their summers around rolling blackouts instead of family vacations.—
Josh Becker,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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