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
Those three dimensions were evaluated using 30 metrics, including the physical health of the population, sleep rates, food insecurity, commute times, income growth rate, average leisure time per person, safety, and more.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The lone exceptions have been health care – an industry growing as a result of an aging population – and leisure and hospitality, which has reaped some of the spoils from an increasingly bifurcated economy.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The Nike logo carries a distinct and widely shared set of meanings, often associated with athletes, celebrities, and leisure.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The lone exceptions have been health care – an industry growing as a result of an aging population – and leisure and hospitality, which has reaped some of the spoils from an increasingly bifurcated economy.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The Nike logo carries a distinct and widely shared set of meanings, often associated with athletes, celebrities, and leisure.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to Amex, what unites these destinations is a desire for meaningful travel—whether through first-time adventures, cultural immersion, or settings that balance relaxation with a strong sense of place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Plant dormancy is a type of physiological rest.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, tight end Hunter Henry (rest), right tackle (Morgan Moses (illness) and linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle) were all upgraded to full participation.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This allows the head and neck to remain supported across different working and resting postures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city’s signature park is a popular resting place for birds migrating along the east coast.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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