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
For couples or groups of friends, the Lagoon is perfect for an unforgettable relaxation retreat.
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Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Forward, a generous lounge area and open foredeck offer further spaces for al fresco entertaining or relaxation in the breeze.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The Spa The Vair Spa feels like a Roman temple devoted to relaxation and pampering.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Joivi 5-Piece Outdoor Sectional Sofa Bring resort-style relaxation to your outdoor space with this five-piece patio set.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Forward, a generous lounge area and open foredeck offer further spaces for al fresco entertaining or relaxation in the breeze.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The Spa The Vair Spa feels like a Roman temple devoted to relaxation and pampering.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Joivi 5-Piece Outdoor Sectional Sofa Bring resort-style relaxation to your outdoor space with this five-piece patio set.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Vehicles will need a recreation passport to enter the island.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Nibeck teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce to start a community Welcome Program that raised funds for recreation.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Noun
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However, designer Caron Woolsey is ready to give this color a rest.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The idea of a summer vacation is to disconnect from your job and rest, but vacations have increasingly become another form of work.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Four days of good music and fun are expected.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This is because business travel slows down at the end of the week, leaving more deals for leisure travelers.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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While the leisure and hospitality sector saw a boost in hiring in the Labor Department’s May jobs report released June 5, Bethune said that is probably being driven, in part, by a temporary increase in summer hiring tied to the World Cup.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Both genres play on the idea of surprise and communal enjoyment, which is what Murai found so compelling about the show overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The technology has enhanced his understanding of fish and his enjoyment of fishing, Schneider said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Yet my dominant reaction at this moment is one of amusement.—
Joel Marks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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