1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
The on-site spa has six treatment rooms, a Himalayan salt therapy room, and a relaxation area with secluded resting cocoons.
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Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Original price: $10,990 This six-seater hot tub has 82 jets that offer numerous massage and relaxation settings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
With the summer months fast approaching, the best outdoor daybeds are your new destination for relaxation.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Original price: $10,990 This six-seater hot tub has 82 jets that offer numerous massage and relaxation settings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
With the summer months fast approaching, the best outdoor daybeds are your new destination for relaxation.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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To say more would spoil the fun, but what this film demonstrates clearly is the exceptional filmmaking talent of Coogler and his team, mostly who all worked on his other films.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, parents will have fun identifying all the celebrity voiceovers.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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First class, however, is the rarefied domain of primarily wealthy leisure travelers and people splashing out with points for a luxury trip.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2005, the sneaker was revived, and there have been plenty more reiterations since, but our editors still gravitate to the classic Dad shape from the mid-aughts that continues to provide incredible support for activity, whether that’s pounding the pavement for sport or leisure.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Under the Organic Act of 1916, NPS employees are to protect the nation’s parks and monuments while also providing for public enjoyment now and for future generations.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
13 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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My Aunt Chippy has always been a source of great amusement for me.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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