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
Each city was evaluated across 29 key indicators of happiness, including depression rates, income growth, and average daily leisure time.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
That left those afternoons free for leisure, and Saturday at 3pm became the standard kick-off time for matches.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Membership at the Club unlocks access to championship golf, resort-style amenities, racquet sports, dining, wellness offerings, and a robust calendar of events, creating an unmatched balance of leisure and engagement for those who choose to participate.
—Trident Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Second, severe winter storms likely put a big damper on hiring in weather-sensitive industries like construction and leisure and hospitality.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
That left those afternoons free for leisure, and Saturday at 3pm became the standard kick-off time for matches.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Membership at the Club unlocks access to championship golf, resort-style amenities, racquet sports, dining, wellness offerings, and a robust calendar of events, creating an unmatched balance of leisure and engagement for those who choose to participate.
—Trident Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Second, severe winter storms likely put a big damper on hiring in weather-sensitive industries like construction and leisure and hospitality.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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Chen follows her into moments of joy and relaxation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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With its love for happy hour and sprawling beaches, the Florida Keys is perhaps the best embodiment of rest and relaxation in the United States.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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