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as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort
babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnic
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Many people enjoy packing a picnic lunch to savor the scenic views and peaceful surroundings.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Chad Murphy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The site also listed popular places to picnic in state parks, including McKinney Falls State Park in Texas and Florida’s Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, and favorite parks for hiking, including Georgia’s Cloudland Canyon and Texas’s Palo Duro Canyon.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Use it as a tablecloth or to cover hard seats or splintered benches, or spread it out for a picnic lunch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Many people enjoy packing a picnic lunch to savor the scenic views and peaceful surroundings.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
The northeast side of Geauga Lake is first called Picnic Lake or Giles Pond, a place where visitors camped, went fishing or picnicked.
—Chad Murphy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The site also listed popular places to picnic in state parks, including McKinney Falls State Park in Texas and Florida’s Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, and favorite parks for hiking, including Georgia’s Cloudland Canyon and Texas’s Palo Duro Canyon.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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The waves crash along the rocks as grass in the dunes sway back in forth in the cool breeze.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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To cap off the event, a team of people descends with a 70-foot rainbow flag blowing in the breeze.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oversized boards and platters layered with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh produce, whipped butters and compotes serve as both menu and décor, encouraging guests to snack, wander, and eat at their own pace.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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With an award-winning restaurant scene, high-end shopping, and a Panorama Trail offering breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley for travelers of all facilities, Baden-Baden is a well-rounded paradise that redefines the spa town experience.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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She was accused of misleading her 28 million Instagram followers over a charity fundraiser involving pandoro, a brioche-style Veronese cake typically eaten by Italian families at Christmas.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
15 Jan. 2026
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In addition to its custom cakes, the bakery offers pastries, cookies and seasonal treats.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tuck into a tasting menu at fine-dining hot spot Roselily.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kutcher and the actress dined at La Dolce Vita, an Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hagege acknowledges that the roots of his work rest in soil made fertile by the Western painters that came before him.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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At its best, a living room is a relaxing, comfortable space for rest and recharging.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Deadheads—those old enough to remember the Summer of Love and those born well after Garcia’s death—flocked to Vegas to partake.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cost is the main reason students do not partake in study abroad programs, but some universities are wisely allocating funds for these impactful experiences.—
Brian Harfe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps within the speculative intersection of heterotopia and uchronia lies the realm of utopia—which may be the core of Urbano’s practice.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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And while the utopias themselves flamed out, their ideas have influenced the generations after them, turning the town into a haven for art, architecture and culture.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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