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 calming effects of both the strain and the tea help to enhance relaxation, while the sweet, fruity undertones of the cannabis match perfectly with the floral notes of the tea.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Magnesium supports nerve and muscle function and promotes relaxation by activating the neurotransmitter GABA, indirectly aiding sleep.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2025
Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for birth, and evidence suggests that exercising during pregnancy can also make for an easier delivery.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The local couple and wildlife enthusiasts offer both jungle-eco (departing daily at 11 a.m.) and relaxation cruises (departing daily at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.) year-round.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Magnesium supports nerve and muscle function and promotes relaxation by activating the neurotransmitter GABA, indirectly aiding sleep.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2025
Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for birth, and evidence suggests that exercising during pregnancy can also make for an easier delivery.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The local couple and wildlife enthusiasts offer both jungle-eco (departing daily at 11 a.m.) and relaxation cruises (departing daily at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.) year-round.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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From April 12, 2024 – May 20, 2024 the air conditioning system failed across the entire Beaumont camp, affecting all housing units, education buildings, chow hall, recreation, and administration offices.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
10 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,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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World Sleep Day, which just passed on March 15, serves as an annual reminder of sleep's profound impact on our lives, but quality rest deserves our attention every day of the year.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Was the extra day of rest all the Leafs needed to bounce back?—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Or just have fun, come and grab a beer, or have some wine or some soju.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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There will also be a chicken wings eating contest from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and a burger eating contest from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Non-eating attractions include an artist alley, a communal mural, a family fun zone, a beer garden and two stages of live music.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The travel and leisure sector shed 2% after London’s Heathrow Airport closed on Friday following a fire at a nearby electrical substation.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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While this figure is already significant, when expanding to the leisure and hospitality industries – including the oceanfront hotels and restaurants that travelers flock to – the number of Americans who owe their employment to beach vacationers grows even more.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 Oscars, held on March 2, delivered a five-year high in both total viewers (19.69 million) and adults 18-49 (4.54 rating) and ranked as the No. 1 primetime entertainment telecast in both total viewers and adults for the 2024-25 season.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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And the architect also helped create a tasting and entertainment space at Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Malone describes it as a wine built for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While getting a little too liberal with his wife's lorazepam prescription, Timothy Ratliff, the secret-keeping patriarch on this season of the White Lotus, groggily joins his family while wearing just a robe — then accidentally flashes them all to their amusement and/or horror.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The hour unfolds through a big location, features dozens of extras, and its focus keeps shifting between the cops, the teachers, and various groups of students who are having wildly disparate responses to the murder, from overwhelming grief to juvenile amusement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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