as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat
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Recent Examples of dalliance
His dalliances with the psychedelic drug DMT and his experiments with holistic treatment modalities have mushroomed into anti-vax rhetoric and aggressive scientific skepticism.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
And yet Dylan’s own dalliances with substances started soon afterward, beginning with an interest in booze and weed and escalating very quickly to a dependence on Oxy 80s.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Behind him, Pierre-Luc Dubois has returned to form with 20 points in his past 23 games, distancing himself somewhat from a disastrous dalliance with the Kings last season.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Malik Rutherford, who combined with Singleton to account for 40 percent of the team’s receiving yards and touchdowns, decided to return to Tech and will suit up for the bowl game after a brief dalliance with the transfer portal.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
And yet Dylan’s own dalliances with substances started soon afterward, beginning with an interest in booze and weed and escalating very quickly to a dependence on Oxy 80s.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Behind him, Pierre-Luc Dubois has returned to form with 20 points in his past 23 games, distancing himself somewhat from a disastrous dalliance with the Kings last season.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Malik Rutherford, who combined with Singleton to account for 40 percent of the team’s receiving yards and touchdowns, decided to return to Tech and will suit up for the bowl game after a brief dalliance with the transfer portal.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Outside, the terrace stretches toward the sea, offering multiple lounging and dining areas designed for relaxation and entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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Add a pinch of salt for purification, rosemary for protection, rose petals for love and beauty, cinnamon for prosperity and lavender for relaxation and peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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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,
22 Mar. 2025
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Visitation, recreation and education are not allowed at the mega-prison, says Bukele, who has shared numerous other videos of how roughly prisoners are treated.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their distinctive personalities, goals, and playstyles make the moment-to-moment gameplay fun despite some uneven storytelling, progression, and exploration.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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What is known is that Henry has inherited some of his father’s quirks, making the duo fun to watch together.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Her attorneys said the first responders had no legitimate business reason for doing so and instead were violating her privacy rights by using the photos as souvenirs or objects of amusement.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lochlan obliged and gave Saxon a peck, before leaning back in and grabbing his brother's neck for a full makeout, much to Chloe and Chelsea’s amusement.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some members of the association were privately concerned about the optics of a comedian who is harshly critical of Trump serving as the evening’s entertainment, televised and streamed live in prime time.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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This behavior not only disrupts the performers' experience but also detracts from the enjoyment of other attendees.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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There are no limits to the enjoyment these Tawny Ports can bring.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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