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
Consider what will best aid in your relaxation and full enjoyment of your space.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a serene off-white that’s meant to promote relaxation and creativity.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
While the cruise line allows kids on board, grown-ups seeking solitude can head straight to the adults-only Solarium, a tranquil pool area ideal for relaxation.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a serene off-white that’s meant to promote relaxation and creativity.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
While the cruise line allows kids on board, grown-ups seeking solitude can head straight to the adults-only Solarium, a tranquil pool area ideal for relaxation.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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The closures come as part of the yearslong overhaul of the interstate through the heart of the city, a project that is expected to snarl traffic and disrupt lakeside recreation through at least 2033.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Funding goes toward road and sidewalk improvements, stormwater facilities, street lighting and the development and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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On rest days, consider doing other forms of light exercise.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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If a little rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation are in order, the new Alila Mayakoba will be an excellent choice for an adult getaway.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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A lot of adversity, but a lot of fun.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beginners get to partake in the fun.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond leisure, the property will seek to attract groups with 11,300 square feet of meeting and event space, most notably a 5,200-square-foot ballroom.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Ciel is located in the Dubai Marina neighborhood, a beachfront residential area known for the Dubai Marina Walk waterside promenade and The Beach at JBR, a beach and leisure complex.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ford, a member of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Indian tribe who also has a Nigerian and Laotian background, was studying to be an entertainment attorney.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even followers of British royalty can make a heritage visit to the final resting place of Princess Alice of Battenberg, grandmother of King Charles, who is entombed on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This allows the head and neck to remain supported across different working and resting postures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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The real-life friends instigated the project and serve as producers, with their obvious glee in playing off each other adding greatly to the enjoyment.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Along with the rows and rows of grapevines, the land is planted with orchards for your enjoyment.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Although disappointed that the audio leaked, many players look back on it with amusement.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Universal Studios Japan just made the first move in making our Poké friends into an amusement-park staple.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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