RELAXATIONS 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 In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Her team’s meta-analysis found that activities that increase physiological arousal generally did not reduce anger, while relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, and slow breathing consistently helped. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 There are dance classes, and time set aside simply for mental relaxation, where children sit on mats provided by a group of Ukrainians living in Los Angeles, and do nothing at all. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026 Then came the surprising part The team used muon spin relaxation to look for extremely weak magnetic fields inside the material. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation

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Noun

Kannapolis also has a parks and recreation bond referendum for $40 million plus interest.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The city also saw major residential growth, including a 412-home subdivision and plans for 1,000 apartments, along with new hotel and recreation developments.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

At different points in the performance, the band was joined by the six different teams in the Banana Ball Championship League, the players for which clearly had lots of fun making up dance moves to display while accompanying the JoBros.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
At the offices, Karp steered me briskly past open-plan tables and upholstered nooks, past signage announcing corporate fun.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

Four or five modern hotel projects are currently in planning or development and there is scope for additional investment in high-end accommodation, leisure activities and services.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Affordability is top of mind for most American families, especially in California with its higher cost of living, which means leisure spending might not be a priority.

— Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of leisure

Noun

The series is produced by sports and entertainment studio Full Day Productions, a Words + Pictures company, in collaboration with Lost Tribe Creative.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Hello82, the K-pop entertainment company headquartered in Los Angeles, aims to plant a flag in the market with their upcoming 82World.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

This group has promoted the Durupınar site as the resting place of Noah’s Ark since at least 2021.

— Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
On an autumn day in 1860, a bearded British man visited George Washington’s tomb at his final resting place in Virginia.

— Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of resting

Noun

Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
They were found to sharply increase how long people continued to engage, but often for reasons of anger and curiosity, rather than enjoyment.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

This really feels like a Bahrain GP Ever since F1 announced its plan to hold the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, the naming quirk around the 3,700 miles between the two countries has been a source of online amusement.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Arcade games, go-karts, amusement rides, and more from Fun Spot America are all up for grabs following the Fayetteville park's recent closure.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of amusement

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