1
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
Mushroom Adaptogen Gummies — Nighttime Blend Supports rest, relaxation and recovery with a natural mixed berry lemon flavor.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, Palazzo Manzi Terme & Spa, just reopened in April after a three-year renovation, focuses on relaxation and wellness.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
The pitch is no longer relaxation alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Oftentimes, guests will even have firepits to congregate around after a long day of relaxation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Meanwhile, Palazzo Manzi Terme & Spa, just reopened in April after a three-year renovation, focuses on relaxation and wellness.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
The pitch is no longer relaxation alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Oftentimes, guests will even have firepits to congregate around after a long day of relaxation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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At some of the ranches, Ted Turner Reserves and Turner Enterprises have woven revenue-generating programs like bison ranching, recreation and tourism with ecology.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Outdoor recreation isn't just a hobby in Minnesota.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In other snaps Hough shared, she was seen wearing several different swimsuits while enjoying some fun under the sun.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Stripes have been a recurring theme in some Milan collections and Tamburini’s take on the motif was eye-catching and fun.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Anderson said demand continues to be robust, even from the carrier’s more budget-minded leisure customers, despite the spike in jet fuel costs.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Coming just as postwar America was rediscovering leisure travel, the song was a big hit — and for many, a painful irony.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Each frog was allowed three leaps to reach its final, measurable resting point.—
Andrew Graham
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 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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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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