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
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.
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Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Among the sectors that added the most roles were leisure and hospitality, which added 24,000 roles, and trade and transportation, which added 11,000 roles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 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
In a study published in the Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, researchers combined their own investigations into leisure time with information from the United States Census Bureau on household size, stress levels, and screen usage.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Among the sectors that added the most roles were leisure and hospitality, which added 24,000 roles, and trade and transportation, which added 11,000 roles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 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
In a study published in the Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, researchers combined their own investigations into leisure time with information from the United States Census Bureau on household size, stress levels, and screen usage.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 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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Your resting periods are essential to prevent mistakes and spark better solutions for everyone involved.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Townspeople believed that one of the Brown women was leaving their final resting place to kill members of their family, and exhumed their bodies in turn.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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