1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
Mushroom Adaptogen Gummies — Nighttime Blend Supports rest, relaxation and recovery with a natural mixed berry lemon flavor.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, Palazzo Manzi Terme & Spa, just reopened in April after a three-year renovation, focuses on relaxation and wellness.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
The pitch is no longer relaxation alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Oftentimes, guests will even have firepits to congregate around after a long day of relaxation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, Palazzo Manzi Terme & Spa, just reopened in April after a three-year renovation, focuses on relaxation and wellness.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
The pitch is no longer relaxation alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Oftentimes, guests will even have firepits to congregate around after a long day of relaxation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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At some of the ranches, Ted Turner Reserves and Turner Enterprises have woven revenue-generating programs like bison ranching, recreation and tourism with ecology.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Outdoor recreation isn't just a hobby in Minnesota.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The fun continues with a trip to London, where the Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Anderson said demand continues to be robust, even from the carrier’s more budget-minded leisure customers, despite the spike in jet fuel costs.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Coming just as postwar America was rediscovering leisure travel, the song was a big hit — and for many, a painful irony.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The marker says the cemetery became the final resting place of many Black residents, many of whom worked in the area’s farming fields, groves and packing houses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Multiple clues pointed to Tampa's final resting place, said William Thiesen, a Coast Guard Atlantic Area historian.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, enjoyment gives your confidence something solid to build on.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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