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
According to the same two Catalan papers, however, the 44-year-old declined the opportunity because of his wish to complete a planned sabbatical for at least a year.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many are taking sabbaticals, shifting to consulting, or even moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason; and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many are taking sabbaticals, shifting to consulting, or even moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason; and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
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But in the final days of their vacation, the Daggers wound down their time abroad with a trip to Sacramento with a sole purpose: the World’s Strongest Man competition.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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Unlike a shorter cruise, when people are just focused on making the most of their vacation, the Grand Voyage guests are seeking more of a community.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Chances arrived at both ends before the decisive moment, David Silva bouncing a close-range volley over the bar before the break, while Kenwyne Jones toe-poked a shot into a sprawling Joe Hart — Stoke’s only on-target attempt of the game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Verizon said all of the same provisions will apply to Frontier. Need a break?—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The historically Black university also plans to reduce costs through attrition, cuts to the temporary workforce and furloughs, among other initiatives.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Khalil’s lawyers requested a two-week furlough from his current imprisonment at the LaSalle Detention Center in Jena, La., after his wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, went into labor in New York City.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The officer was placed on administrative leave and an investigation is underway, authorities said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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Fill hurricane vases with magnolia leaves, or something similar, for a green centerpiece, or place camellias in a crystal bowl for a delightfully bright focal point.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Parking passes for holidays and weekends may be purchased up to 14 days prior to arrival, or up until 3 p.m. on the day of arrival, if capacity is not reached, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Following her birth, Taylor continued sharing photos of Indy, including various milestones, holidays and sweet images of her and Indy wearing matching outfits, such as twinning Easter dresses or Christmas pajamas.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This structure of government originates from Enlightenment political theory, resting on the idea that liberty could only be preserved if political power were divided and balanced.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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That high level hypocrisy – America, the shining beacon of liberty, propping up a dictator – made Peck as acutely sensitive to the abuse of political language as Orwell.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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