1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
The property sits along Lake Mangonia and is dotted with swaying palm trees, lush plantings, and plenty of nooks for relaxation.
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Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
As for relaxation, the four-story, 103,000-square-foot spa and wellness center features a hydrothermal experience that has a wow factor.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
More people correlated going to the movie theater with spending quality time with loved ones, while streaming at home was more associated with relaxation.
—Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Portugal gave me culture, luxury, community, and relaxation all in one.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
As for relaxation, the four-story, 103,000-square-foot spa and wellness center features a hydrothermal experience that has a wow factor.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
More people correlated going to the movie theater with spending quality time with loved ones, while streaming at home was more associated with relaxation.
—Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Portugal gave me culture, luxury, community, and relaxation all in one.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Tennessee finished 22nd in entertainment and recreation and 20th in nightlife, though.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Thorpe Park.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cover loosely using plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Blasts are topped with extra candy for a sweet crunch, making this cool dessert the perfect sweet-tooth finish to a long week, a busy school day, a fun get-together with friends, or just because.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sam Woodward Camp is usually a place for kids to have fun, let loose, make memories – and lots of s'mores – and forget about their troubles.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recreation and leisure options include a pool and tennis court, along with a couple of picturesque ponds, one with a stone patio on its shoreline, while an old camper updated with air conditioning and chic interiors makes a unique guest space or quiet retreat.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Industry observers will be closely watching how Kimmel and his late-night counterparts approach sensitive political topics in the coming weeks as the debate over free speech, responsibility and entertainment continues within American television.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being inexpensive entertainment, with a low bar to entry, bowling was familiar to and popular with European immigrant groups, particularly Wisconsin’s German community.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Grant, now 30, also has mixed some into ink, and has a Columbine, Michelle’s favorite flower, tattooed on his left forearm with the coordinates of her final resting place on Holy Cross.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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In this scenario, her remains would have been transported to the area via the port and then carried to their final resting place in the temple through the tunnel.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the entire performance, the band explored visual enjoyment as well, using open-reel tape decks, CRT display drums, and electric fan harps, delivering a large-scale show that shook the entire venue, relentlessly building the crowd’s excitement.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s his loyalty, sure, but also this other flicker; some enjoyment, some sense of being alive.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Viewers have taken to the comments section to voice their amusement at the unexpected sight.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The amusement area at Luna Park, opened in 2010, is a genuinely good place to spend an afternoon, and so is the old Wonder Wheel Park, where the longtime owners, the Vourderis family, have invested significantly.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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