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
After Catherine survives another bout of cancer, the two decide to take an indefinite sabbatical and travel the world.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
With her 18-month sabbatical coming to an end, Poirel is still weighing her next move.
—Mike Winters
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The savings allocation might include 15% for retirement, 10% for debt payments and 5% for a future sabbatical.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
What a cool year to do a sabbatical and do something different.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
With her 18-month sabbatical coming to an end, Poirel is still weighing her next move.
—Mike Winters
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The savings allocation might include 15% for retirement, 10% for debt payments and 5% for a future sabbatical.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
What a cool year to do a sabbatical and do something different.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sabbatical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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Here's how to maximize your vacation time.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Due to their minimalist design, these mule sneakers are easy to pair with a nice outfit while on vacation, or wear casually with a cute matching set to go to the airport.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Minnesota led 71-54 at the halftime break.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hoover settled down as the game wore on and led TCU on a scoring drive after the halftime break.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In Disillusioned, published last year, the journalist Benjamin Herold tracks how the school district in his middle-class Pennsylvania suburb of Penn Hills ended up $172 million in debt, leading to mass furloughs, service reductions, and, inevitably, higher property taxes.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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That standoff stretched for 35 days, leading to the furlough of more than 350,000 federal workers and forcing 400,000 others to work without pay.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This one, boasting tight rows of eucalyptus and olive leaves, gives off a bohemian look, something a bit more laid-back than the cold-weather heavy cedars or pines.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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One study of yellow mutants of three deciduous species, for example, found that more nitrogen was left behind in their yellow leaves than in the normal red leaves.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These simple salads will be right at home on your holiday table and are so easy to whip up (sometimes even in advance).—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Beats Studio Pro Bluetooth Wireless Headphones For an extra-thoughtful holiday gift, consider these noise-canceling headphones.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of the characters del Toro takes the most liberties with is Elizabeth.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 1931 Frankenstein took several creative liberties with Shelley's novel — including changing the protagonist's name.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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