TIME KILLERS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

time killers

noun

plural of time killer

as in escapes

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Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of escapes

Noun

According to folklore, as with many of the United Kingdom’s more bizarre sports and pastimes, the idea to jump into the bog and snorkel was conceived after a few ales in a local pub.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Many job seekers are now listing offbeat, distinctly human pastimes on their resumes like birdhouse building in order to stand out.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of pastimes

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Here, the now-local shares the shoulder-season delights that keep her on-island year-round as well as her favorite hotel-slash-taverna for a warming meal and stay.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Shades of forest greens, browns, and other earthly delights followed suit.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of delights

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Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

Definition of entertainments

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