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 Grandmacore embraces nostalgic, hands-on hobbies like baking, gardening, and sewing, offering relaxation and comfort. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026 This might sound simple, but deep breathing delivers oxygen to our muscles, which helps elicit the body’s relaxation response. — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 The Reathlete Spina-X Back massager's walking massage mechanism and high- and low-positioned massage heads are designed to target different areas of the body, while optional heat adds another layer of relaxation. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Beets contain pigments called betalains that also promote blood vessel relaxation. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation

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Noun

Her 7 year old and 5 year old are enrolled in a recreation league for football and cheerleading, but the $398 cost is putting a strain on the family's finances, Patterson said.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Once officers connected the missing girl with the dog that had been found near the recreation center, a massive law enforcement search began.

— Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Buildings drip with embellishments; monuments to the city’s writers, artists and musicians seem to be on every corner, and the public transit system and plentiful taxis made for a fun and easy whistle-stop tour of some of Budapest’s main sites.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

One of the month’s biggest job generators was the leisure and hospitality sector, which added 62,000 jobs, after having posted job losses of 21,000 and 54,000 in July and June, respectively.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Women gained around 68,000 jobs in leisure and hospitality, even as the whole sector added only 62,000, meaning men lost 6,000 jobs in the sector.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of leisure

Noun

Some of the finer details to try and maximize entertainment include a novel approach with lane allocation.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
For years, Anthony’s job entailed watching hours of news and entertainment broadcasts, then flagging moments that might be funny or interesting enough to highlight during monologues.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

The motorcycle overturned and the rider and motorcycle tumbled to a final resting position, where both caught fire, police said.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
The children also visited Althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.

— Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of resting

Noun

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett, a legendary figure in the game and not known to smile often, was among the staff drafted in to help dress Arrow for the occasion — much to Arrow’s own amusement.

— Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

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