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
Direct Travel, whose headquarters are in Centennial, said the companies together will drive over $6 billion in annual total travel volume across global corporate and leisure travel, events and specialized travel sectors.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The only significant job growth came in private education, healthcare services, and leisure and hospitality areas.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
With a wide range of amenities and public spaces, Shilla Monogram Gangneung has positioned itself as a new South Korean leisure destination for a wide range of guests, from solo travelers to families.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
After eons of construction, the bandages came off Willoughby Square last year to reveal Abolitionist Place, a one-acre enclave of greenery, water, leisure, and play designed by the landscape-architecture firm Hargreaves Jones and encircled by skyscrapers.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The only significant job growth came in private education, healthcare services, and leisure and hospitality areas.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
With a wide range of amenities and public spaces, Shilla Monogram Gangneung has positioned itself as a new South Korean leisure destination for a wide range of guests, from solo travelers to families.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
After eons of construction, the bandages came off Willoughby Square last year to reveal Abolitionist Place, a one-acre enclave of greenery, water, leisure, and play designed by the landscape-architecture firm Hargreaves Jones and encircled by skyscrapers.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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Here’s hoping her time away allows the singer some rest and relaxation after too many hours in the spotlight.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize your rest and peace of mind by being as honest as possible.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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She was invited to join Unrivaled after her rookie season but elected for some rest after playing a full calendar year that started with her senior season in Iowa.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Grant, now 30, also has mixed some into ink, and has a Columbine, Michelle’s favorite flower, tattooed on his left forearm with the coordinates of her final resting place on Holy Cross.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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In this scenario, her remains would have been transported to the area via the port and then carried to their final resting place in the temple through the tunnel.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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