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
Meaningful programs, including educational, recreational, vocational, and leisure programs, are available on a regular and recurring basis.
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Her role relies heavily on watching data, which has revealed a substantial rebalancing of Marriott’s portfolio — leisure travel now accounts for 60 percent of their business, up from 40 percent pre-pandemic.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The collection’s accessories and footwear are equally immersed in this world of elegant leisure.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
Located in Kigali Sports City, Zaria Court will combine sports with retail, dining, and leisure, featuring basketball courts, a gym, an 80-room boutique hotel, and a five-a-side football pitch.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for leisure
Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Her role relies heavily on watching data, which has revealed a substantial rebalancing of Marriott’s portfolio — leisure travel now accounts for 60 percent of their business, up from 40 percent pre-pandemic.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The collection’s accessories and footwear are equally immersed in this world of elegant leisure.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
Located in Kigali Sports City, Zaria Court will combine sports with retail, dining, and leisure, featuring basketball courts, a gym, an 80-room boutique hotel, and a five-a-side football pitch.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Oilers at Golden Knights 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Edmonton can also clinch the series and some rest here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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