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
This gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan tablet is also supercharged with L-theanine, another stress-balancing adaptogen, for total relaxation amidst the most turbulent of days.
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
August saw both a relaxation in some home purchase restrictions and a high-profile acknowledgement by Chinese Premier Li Qiang that the real estate slump remained unresolved, indicating the need for more support.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The survey goes on to highlight how gaming has become a popular form of entertainment, whether for fun, relaxation, or to keep the brain sharp.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Swedish saunas, for example, are suggested to promote relaxation, social connection and physical recovery.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
August saw both a relaxation in some home purchase restrictions and a high-profile acknowledgement by Chinese Premier Li Qiang that the real estate slump remained unresolved, indicating the need for more support.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The survey goes on to highlight how gaming has become a popular form of entertainment, whether for fun, relaxation, or to keep the brain sharp.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Swedish saunas, for example, are suggested to promote relaxation, social connection and physical recovery.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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These figures are based on tourism impact calculators measuring lodging, dining, retail and recreation spending in Bentonville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The new buildings are designed to create a resort-like atmosphere where boat owners can work, work out or enjoy two separate bayside recreation areas.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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In addition to health disparities, the constant grind within the industry of recording, touring, filming, traveling, and lack of rest, are not a far cry from the hustle of everyday men who work tirelessly.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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From delicious room service to luxury linens, booking a five-star hotel conjures feelings of rest and relaxation.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tractor hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting and live entertainment are on deck while the kids can also go trick-or-treating with the local businesses, which participate in the fun.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is not easy information for a kid to digest, and the filmmakers don’t always make their heavy themes as fun and palatable as in a Pixar flick.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson spent his leisure time writing down the strange new lyrics in his journal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Austin, TX, Ben feels right at home in the vibrant arts and entertainment scene of Northwest Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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The center, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, typically hosts live entertainment during the event and showcases the work of its senior citizen artists.—
Micah Walker,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But that’s just where Naomi Odessa Miller-Dawson’s cookie recipe lives, etched in stone at her final resting place at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lantern tours of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are offered throughout the year, spotlighting the final resting places of folks like Andrew Carnegie and Irving himself.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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But Gronnemark is not alone in feeling that an approach geared around set plays, lengthy stoppages and restarts threatens to take a lot of the energy, excitement and enjoyment out of matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding.—
Athena Aktipis,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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The film takes place in 1954 almost exclusively over the course of one evening at a party thrown by the newly wed Hedda who wields literal and figurative weapons for her own personal amusement and potential financial gain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The new security measures announced in May also included a requirement for minors to be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older in the ride area, but organizers announced in August that the 2025 festival would not have amusement rides.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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