RELAXATION 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 The Girls Getaway, tickets for which sold out in a matter of hours, brought fans of the show together for two days of rest, relaxation and community. — Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026 Key ingredients include togetherness, relaxation, indulgence, presence and comfort. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The 17-year-old is relaxation personified, holding an air of confidence usually limited to veteran athletes who have been there and done it all. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 And at Awana Spa, a holistic approach to wellness offers sensory treatments designed to promote relaxation and renewal. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation

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Noun

Dubai wants to be a ‘20-minute city,’ where every resident can reach work, shops, and recreation within a short cycle or walk.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The parks and recreation department used the building from the mid-1990s until 2002, when the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin opened.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

At the Pearlstone center in Reisterstown, Maryland, the farmers replaced their usual rows of vegetables with cover crops that would enrich the soil during its year of rest.

— Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Milder cases require intake of fluids with bicarbonate, getting out of extreme heat, and rest, according to the CDC.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

For another fun twist on ice-queen glam, take a cue from Zara Larsson and pile on the shimmery silver-white shadow accented with rhinestones in lieu of snowflakes, or perhaps a fresh platinum blonde hair color à la Serena Williams.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
But even the hardest-to-please folks are usually thrilled with a techy gift that makes their life easier, more convenient or just more fun.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

First, putting time into hobbies or pets or leisure and loving democracy aren’t mutually exclusive.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
For families The Peninsula appeals to wealthy leisure travelers and C-suite business types, but families are welcome.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of leisure

Noun

The two tied the knot in July 2010 in a New York ceremony with hundreds of guests, among them sports and entertainment stars including LeBron James, Spike Lee, Serena Williams, Ciara, Kim Kardashian and Ludacris, The Times reported.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
The entertainer, 67, was a guest on The Drew Barrymore show recently, and spoke to guest host Valerie Bertinelli about his early days in entertainment.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

The six categories that allow a lawsuit Under the limitation option, a person can sue for noneconomic damages, which include pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, only if the injury falls into one of six categories.

— Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
The movie-logging platform has helped reshape the world’s repertory film scene — effectively gamifying the enjoyment of archival art — while debates about the Times often wind their way back to the paper’s coverage of Palestine and trans rights.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Stewart concluded by joking that his final act of objetophilia had taken place in the very theater where the gala was being held, much to the audience’s dismay and amusement.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Family members of patients and others with ties to Eloise have argued against offering for-profit amusement at a site where vulnerable people suffered.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

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