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
The number of employees taking sabbaticals is rising, and entrepreneurs are following the trend.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
What started as a short sabbatical from London turned into a multi-million-dollar development project in the heart of Tulum.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Its tougher stance on sabbaticals, on the other hand, hasn’t been matched yet by other companies.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Unlike traditional workplace recognition, experiential rewards like sabbaticals prioritize memorable experiences and lasting positive impacts.
—Soni Basi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
What started as a short sabbatical from London turned into a multi-million-dollar development project in the heart of Tulum.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Its tougher stance on sabbaticals, on the other hand, hasn’t been matched yet by other companies.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Unlike traditional workplace recognition, experiential rewards like sabbaticals prioritize memorable experiences and lasting positive impacts.
—Soni Basi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sabbatical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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With so much happening around the world, many travelers are turning to vacations as a way to reset, looking not just for adventure, but for rest, reflection and renewal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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If your vacation gets disrupted, locals’ lives do too.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Beal recommends cycling off periodically—for example, using the supplement for four weeks and then taking a two-week break.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Say the weekend prior to the final weekend prior to the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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On June 10, Kelly filed an emergency motion for temporary furlough, claiming there is explicit evidence that officials solicited an inmate to murder him while in custody at a federal penitentiary in North Carolina.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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The judge had released him from jail on a medical furlough in 2018 due to a cancer diagnosis and other medical issues.—
Alex Riggins,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and other plant pests nibble holes into leaves, burrow into root crops, and harm your vegetables and fruits in other ways.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Those who were laid-off were placed on administrative leave in March, with their government service set to end June 9.—
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Then, in April, the Russian Federation proposed a three-day ceasefire during the Easter and Passover holidays.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Today, Anglin’s Square is the area’s destination for major holiday events (including a spectacular Christmas tree lighting) as well as for bimonthly dance lessons, live music, and beginner’s yoga—all completely free for anyone who happens to pass by.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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That same spirit — to broaden our embrace of liberty with each generation — has marked the arc of American progress.—
Sam Raus,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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