as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Recent Examples of leisure
Every sector barring oil and gas remains in the red, with travel and leisure stocks leading losses on a 2.6% decline.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Designed to suit both leisure and adventure travelers, the itinerary includes optional snorkeling, scuba diving, and canyon hiking.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Seats could lie back, allowing passengers to meditate or sleep, and things once considered crucial — a steering wheel, for example — could disappear in favor of entertainment and leisure amenities.
—HubSpot, 12 June 2025
Think about how much more you got done over Memorial Day compared to a typical weekend... the extra time with friends and family, the extra day of leisure, the extra time to knock things off your to-do list.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Designed to suit both leisure and adventure travelers, the itinerary includes optional snorkeling, scuba diving, and canyon hiking.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Seats could lie back, allowing passengers to meditate or sleep, and things once considered crucial — a steering wheel, for example — could disappear in favor of entertainment and leisure amenities.
—HubSpot, 12 June 2025
Think about how much more you got done over Memorial Day compared to a typical weekend... the extra time with friends and family, the extra day of leisure, the extra time to knock things off your to-do list.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
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Named one of 2025’s best places to retire, this is a destination that’s all about relaxation—lounging on the beach, golfing, taking a leisurely bike ride, or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Huntington Beach State Park, which sits directly to the north.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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The lower level is designed for maximum fun: a bespoke (and soundproof!) theater room, fitness area, and flexible bonus space combine to offer a balance of relaxation and recreation.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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These rules, if finalized, would apply to both indoor and outdoor work settings and would require employers to implement measures such as providing water, rest breaks, and acclimatization periods when temperatures reach certain thresholds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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