RE LAXATION Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

relaxation

noun

ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən

Definition of relaxation

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 What the Research Shows About Stress and Sleep A 2024 study investigated whether a 45-minute session of Vibroacoustic Sound Massage (VSM) could influence stress, relaxation, brain activity and heart function in healthy adults. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Even for the die-hard coffee drinker, sipping on a delicious cup of tea now and again can provide health benefits, promote relaxation and help lower stress. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 What to read next Not all crew time can be used for utilization even if all goes well, however, as the station requires normal maintenance like cleaning, and astronauts also need daily time for sleep, meals and a little relaxation. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 July 2026 There are three saunas—bio, steam bath and Finnish—and relaxation areas with a herbal tea corner and a library. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation

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Noun

Residents raised concerns about heavy truck traffic, and negative impacts on property values, outdoor recreation spaces, trees and wildlife.

— Mars King, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
But district officials plan to keep their promise to the state and residents to develop the property for recreation.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

During a family fun night Monday at Summit Waves in Lee’s Summit, two incidents occurred, one involving a gun, according to the city’s parks and recreation department.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Across the press tour so far, Zendaya, stylist Law Roach, and glam crew including Casillas and Moreno have had a lot of fun playing with the movie’s concept—method dressing and method glamming.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

Volkswagen notes that swapping out the standard AGM leisure battery for the pair of LiFePO4 batteries, which can also be done on its own without the solar panel, increases total usable capacity by nearly 40%.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
According to InterNations’ Expat Insider 2025 report—which evaluates five key aspects of daily living, from safety and healthcare to leisure, transportation, and environmental conditions—Spain is the top destination for healthcare for expats.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

Definition of leisure

Noun

The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

The cemetery’s new board of directors has aspirations to turn the graveyard — the final resting place of the famous and not so famous — from decaying and overgrown to a future urban green space that would attract visitors.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Khamenei's final resting place is in the holy city of his hometown Mashhad, which holds profound religious significance for Shia Islam, and is where his father, the previous ayatollah, is buried.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of resting

Noun

When asked what matters most, respondents prioritized practicality (40%), value paired with quality (36%), and a three-way tie between technology, driving enjoyment, and performance (30% each).

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Conversations revolve around ingredients, craftsmanship, presentation and enjoyment, taking any assumptions of personal choice out of the equation.

— Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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