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
Step 4: Prep for the Next Morning Before getting into relaxation mode for the night, take some steps to prepare yourself for the following day.
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Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Earth tones: Sage, nutty browns, and watery blues are grounding, restorative, and promote relaxation and clarity.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Then, enjoy a day or weekend trip to savor the peace, tranquility, beauty, and cooler weather offered by Minnesota’s Great Lake—Lake Superior, North America’s deepest lake—or the abundance of other bodies of water that all hold the promise of everything from outdoor activities to relaxation.
—Explore Minnesota, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Now lazy-river fans know the No. 1 place to experience relaxation on the water: Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Earth tones: Sage, nutty browns, and watery blues are grounding, restorative, and promote relaxation and clarity.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Then, enjoy a day or weekend trip to savor the peace, tranquility, beauty, and cooler weather offered by Minnesota’s Great Lake—Lake Superior, North America’s deepest lake—or the abundance of other bodies of water that all hold the promise of everything from outdoor activities to relaxation.
—Explore Minnesota, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Now lazy-river fans know the No. 1 place to experience relaxation on the water: Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Oilers at Golden Knights 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Edmonton can also clinch the series and some rest here.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Have fun! Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Now’s your chance to visit the beach, play sports, walk and have fun in the sun.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Viewers got a glimpse of the leisure happenings of a professor amid her bout with balancing academia, reality television and simply her authentic life.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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With a score that includes staccato human voices crying out, Ben moves through the sterile indoor world of a leisure center, often resembling a lonely gunslingers thanks to the Widescreen aspect ratio.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
Noun
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While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Highlights include dinner, a live auction, entertainment and testimonials from program graduates.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Here's exactly how and when to harvest peony flowers for maximum enjoyment, according to a flower farmer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Special plants can provide a certain enjoyment or hold a symbolic meaning.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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But the amusement doesn’t stop inside Hidden Garden.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales from France to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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