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 While reconnecting with her mother who was going through chemotherapy in the winter of 2024, Tati Varjao took her, and other family members who had traveled from Texas, to Sea Love, a candle making shop in Naperville for a day of relaxation. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Melatonin has more evidence for sleep timing, while L-theanine supports relaxation without causing sedation. — T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026 The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa For a full-service resort experience, The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa puts accommodations, dining, recreation, and relaxation in the heart of Manchester Village. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 The pastime has been linked to reducing stress, improving relaxation, and providing a better understanding of others. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation

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Noun

For close to two decades, this crowd-pleasing pop superstar has been topping charts and gobbling up Grammys with detailed recreations of an ever-expanding array of past musical styles.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Another $70 million will go toward community centers such as a recreation center in Steele Creek or a civic center closer to uptown.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

The property has 21 private cottages, each simple, calming, and tech-free, promoting deep rest and focus.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Head coach Willie Simmons’ squad enters the matchup with extra rest following a bye week, giving the Panthers an opportunity to evaluate what has worked, identify what needs to improve and make adjustments before the start of C-USA play.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

Max Goldbart here taking you through a week in which one of the biggest entertainment deals of this century was waved through.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
That money is split among entertainment-industry health and retirement funds, the Motion Picture & Television Fund and a National Association of Attorneys General fund.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Trades of around $5,500 made up a large share of transactions on the contracts, and that 24-hour trading volume was abnormally high compared to actual resting liquidity.

— Davis Giangiulio,Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Following her death on August 31, 1997, during a Paris car accident, Althorp became Diana’s final resting place.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resting

Noun

They were found to sharply increase how long people continued to engage, but often for reasons of anger and curiosity, rather than enjoyment.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
Richardson discusses how his early fascination with science and his enjoyment of science fiction has influenced his poetry and considers the way his aphorisms counterbalance his more lyric poems.

— Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Arcade games, go-karts, amusement rides, and more from Fun Spot America are all up for grabs following the Fayetteville park's recent closure.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Besides being a legendary singer and songwriter of chart-toppers, Parton as a shrewd entrepreneur turned her namesake Tennessee theme park Dollywood into one of the world’s top amusement destinations.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of amusement

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