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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 nature-like sounds behind it may genuinely support relaxation, but playing any broadband noise all night carries measurable risks.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hit the Day Spa Treat yourself to a morning or afternoon of relaxation at a local day spa.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
How Magnesium Glycinate Supports Your Sleep Cycle Magnesium activates GABA receptors, slowing brain activity and promoting relaxation.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Where solid wood beds or towering wingback frames can indicate dominance and declare their architectural importance in the bedroom, a slipcovered and low-profile bed invites rest and relaxation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hit the Day Spa Treat yourself to a morning or afternoon of relaxation at a local day spa.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
How Magnesium Glycinate Supports Your Sleep Cycle Magnesium activates GABA receptors, slowing brain activity and promoting relaxation.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Where solid wood beds or towering wingback frames can indicate dominance and declare their architectural importance in the bedroom, a slipcovered and low-profile bed invites rest and relaxation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Large, connected ecosystems help protect drinking water supplies, reduce flooding and support agriculture, recreation and tourism.—
Sarah Lockhart,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Others emphasized that customers rely on hemp products for far more than recreation.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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With the moody Moon entering your 12th House of Solitude, your inner world asks for rest, reflection, and soft attention to thoughts that normally rush by.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This rotation gives Orlando’s regular starters critical rest before resuming league play this weekend.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The participants were all energized and had fun in the classes.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This film, curated by some of the best directors in Colombia – his friends responsible for his legacy – is a great example of his vision for action, horror, fun and amazing directing.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Phillip Levine, an economist at Wellesley College, said the birth rate has declined due to shifts in how women approach work, leisure, and parenting.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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With the convention center next door and the CBD just a short stroll away, it’s perfectly pitched for both business and leisure.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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South Downtown launches Atlanta's first open container district, transforming the city's approach to downtown entertainment.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Silver Nova may well attract a more youthful crowd than other Silversea ships, with its larger size, high-tech design, multiple alluring bars and lounges (including a large pool bar), bigger fitness center, relaxed dress code (primarily elegant casual), and more vibrant entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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It was accompanied by flowers in the design of Minnie Mouse, all the way to her final resting place.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The exhaustion was already setting in last year when thieves broke into the property, taking and damaging more than a dozen headstones from the graveyard, which is the final resting place for hundreds of veterans, including several Union soldiers from the Civil War.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Greene and Bedard have expressed their enjoyment in skating alongside Burakovsky this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This redesign is long overdue and will provide a sense of ease and enjoyment to one of Brooklyn's most important public spaces.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are, however, a couple of locals watching in amusement.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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The thread, originally posted by user SxnKisss, reflects a broader mix of amusement and skepticism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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