LUCUBRATIONS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

lucubrations

noun

plural of lucubration

as in drudgeries

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Noun

Your inner lover girl is dying for some time in the sun, for a vacation from your usual drudgeries.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
For others, the online gaming space – from Wordle and chess to blackjack and poker is a welcome respite from the drudgeries of the day.

— Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Definition of drudgeries

Noun

Our firm’s attorneys and professionals applaud the Community Associations Institute and its advocacy efforts for the reintroduced Act as well as other federal and state legislation aimed at helping communities with associations.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
As a current legislator, Abarca has been involved in the Legislature’s efforts to get a transit sales tax on the ballot.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of efforts

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As emails and text messages tug at our sleeves, even a short lull in the labors of the day can feel like an indulgence.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
The dog watched over a three-bodied giant's red cattle, and was ultimately killed by Heracles as the demigod hero sought to complete his 12 labors.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of labors

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For example, some are tapping into the devices for mental health advice while the robots are casually wandering around the house and doing everyday chores for the homeowner.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Lower after-school expectations Be thoughtful about overscheduling children with after-school chores as well as extracurricular activities since this is the point in the day where their ability to self-regulate is maxed out.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026

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