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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
The lighting in the bathroom is perfect for getting ready or an Instagram-worthy shot, and the deep soaking tub beckons relaxation.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Inside you’ll find thermal baths, Finnish saunas, a salt scrub room, quiet relaxation spaces and North America’s largest flotation bath.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Inside you’ll find thermal baths, Finnish saunas, a salt scrub room, relaxation spaces and North America’s largest flotation bath.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Nestled in Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, Healdsburg is an ideal destination for enjoying delicious food, wine country spoils and relaxation.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Inside you’ll find thermal baths, Finnish saunas, a salt scrub room, quiet relaxation spaces and North America’s largest flotation bath.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Inside you’ll find thermal baths, Finnish saunas, a salt scrub room, relaxation spaces and North America’s largest flotation bath.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Nestled in Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, Healdsburg is an ideal destination for enjoying delicious food, wine country spoils and relaxation.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Participatory forms of recreation, the kind that got families out of the house and into the car, had held steady or grown.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Venus in your 12th House can pull you toward rest or avoidance instead of action.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Rather than being surrounded by six lanes of asphalt and rushing traffic, people would easy have access to rest comfortably around the monument.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Break out your 10-gallon hat and boots and get ready for great country music, line dancing, great food and loads of down-home fun.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Add on even more fun with a bottle of Summer House Rosé to go.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Tucked along Torrey Pines Road in the shadow of UC San Diego’s main campus in La Jolla, Estancia has long attracted both leisure travelers and La Jolla locals, who treat the property as a neighborhood hangout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Five boats are included—three supporting the property’s business operations and two reserved for leisure—along with a helipad for easy access.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line Country Club Plaza remains Kansas City’s signature shopping and dining district, offering architecture, culture and entertainment just minutes from World Cup matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their final resting place is known at last.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her final resting place will be some 180 feet below the surface, but because the SS United States is so tall, the upper decks will be just 55 to 60 feet below Gulf waters, making this an accessible site for divers with various levels of wreck diving experience.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, bringing energy toward expression and enjoyment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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Imagine if Game of Thrones utilized the mind-altering technology of Westworld to extend the world of your favorite fantasy franchise beyond books, beyond television, into immersive theater-slash-amusement-park entertainment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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