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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Make sure to also watch the weather and check for local holidays and festivals.
—Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The timeless combination of yellow cake and chocolate frosting is a bucket list must that’s easy to whip up for birthdays, holidays, or any day.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Andrew might not move to Sandringham until after the Christmas holidays, another source said, because giving notice, surrendering the lease and orchestrating the move is expected to take some time.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
But Halloween is not one of those holidays.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The website has reportedly seen an uptick in activity within the Cuaçao region during family holidays – prompting investigators to theorize that Bradley could be visiting the site to feel closer to her family, or her captors are monitoring the case.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Lockhart attended the Westlake School for Girls, living there five days a week, and spent weekends and holidays with her folks water-skiing on Lake Arrowhead.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Use separate clear bins for individual holidays or seasons and label accordingly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Make sure to also watch the weather and check for local holidays and festivals.
—Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The timeless combination of yellow cake and chocolate frosting is a bucket list must that’s easy to whip up for birthdays, holidays, or any day.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Andrew might not move to Sandringham until after the Christmas holidays, another source said, because giving notice, surrendering the lease and orchestrating the move is expected to take some time.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
But Halloween is not one of those holidays.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The website has reportedly seen an uptick in activity within the Cuaçao region during family holidays – prompting investigators to theorize that Bradley could be visiting the site to feel closer to her family, or her captors are monitoring the case.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Lockhart attended the Westlake School for Girls, living there five days a week, and spent weekends and holidays with her folks water-skiing on Lake Arrowhead.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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