1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
These oils are rich in naturally occurring aromatic compounds that support relaxation, focus, skin cleansing and even natural home cleaning.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
The wellness spa, which opened to the public, hotel guests, and university visitors in 2023, also offers traditional massages, body and esthetic treatments, nail services, a relaxation lounge and a dry bar.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The result is an inviting seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom retreat that pairs vintage elements with modern luxuries for effortless relaxation—from a sauna to an indoor swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
The wellness spa, which opened to the public, hotel guests, and university visitors in 2023, also offers traditional massages, body and esthetic treatments, nail services, a relaxation lounge and a dry bar.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The result is an inviting seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom retreat that pairs vintage elements with modern luxuries for effortless relaxation—from a sauna to an indoor swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The new rules were approved by the county's recreation and park commission last week, and they are scheduled to go before the board of supervisors for a vote in the next two months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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For rest and relaxation, there’s a fitness and aquatic suite that includes an indoor pool, a hot tub, and both sauna and steam rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Emotions could impact your plans for fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, information services added 16,000 jobs while natural resources and mining contributed 11,000 and leisure and hospitality saw a gain of 7,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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That leisure battery is hooked up to a 650-W rooftop solar charging system to keep things running as long as possible.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The book portrays an authoritarian near-future Russia where most entertainment and all news comes through Cameras, people wired to transmit their experiences directly from their brains to the internet.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Beds should be placed in warm, draught-free areas, ideally offering both a quiet resting spot and a place near family activity.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Character names fade, plot twists dissolve, but the enjoyment of the moment remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Attempts at policing enjoyment led to the suppression of longtime carnival customs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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But then Bennett later pulled the same trick at the Beverly Hilton hotel, to McCartney’s amusement.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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