as in vacation
a period of time during which someone does not work at their regular job
Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year. She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
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Recent Examples of sabbatical
Then there’s the whole thing about him planning a sabbatical that was really a plan to perhaps end his life.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
After what basically amounted to a winter sabbatical of sorts, having been out of sight since the beginning of December, Venus — by far the most brilliant of the naked-eye planets — is now fully back in view.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In the race for city controller, incumbent Kenneth Mejia will battle it out against Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his job as senior vice president of asset management at Hackman Capital Partners.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Stanley is a 25-year-old University of North Carolina student on sabbatical.
—Julia Coin
february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
After what basically amounted to a winter sabbatical of sorts, having been out of sight since the beginning of December, Venus — by far the most brilliant of the naked-eye planets — is now fully back in view.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In the race for city controller, incumbent Kenneth Mejia will battle it out against Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his job as senior vice president of asset management at Hackman Capital Partners.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Stanley is a 25-year-old University of North Carolina student on sabbatical.
—Julia Coin
february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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Faced with a choice between keeping its existing three-night-stay minimum or obtaining state permission for a cap on the total number of vacation rentals allowed in Encinitas, a majority of the City Council opted to stick with the current night-stay requirement.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After that, global income is fully taxable, a sharp break from the previous system that allowed wealth to remain offshore indefinitely.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first day of New York City public school will be unusually late this fall, according to the official 2026-27 school year calendar released Tuesday — forcing families to scramble for child care at the end of summer break.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Pilot and flight attendant unions had also made concessions, including going on furlough in recent months, in a bid to help Spirit survive.—
Leslie Josephs,Phil LeBeau,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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No layoffs or furloughs are planned and vendors will be paid.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Inside the formula, castor oil, soybean oil, and panthenol leave hair smooth and shiny, while calming chamomile and calendula extracts keep your scalp irritation-free.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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There are also holiday festivities, sports competitions, and myriad island and ocean adventures.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Families Safe, secure, and private with attentive staff, this is the perfect family holiday playground.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the American ideal, the government’s role is to protect individuals’ life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some lawmakers and industry groups have raised concerns about personal freedom, enforcement challenges, and the growth of illicit tobacco markets, sparking debate over individual liberty and the role of the state in regulating personal behavior.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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