How to Use relaxation in a Sentence

relaxation

noun
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  • I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
  • What I need is some rest and relaxation.
  • Nowadays guests can use the caves for relaxation and more.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Lull yourself to relaxation and check all your worries at the door with this great deal.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and relaxation.
    — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023
  • And the third room has some of the most expensive pieces, along with deep chairs for relaxation and huge fitting rooms.
    — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 27 July 2023
  • People use [movies at home] like a drug or relaxation, which is cool.
    — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
  • One staffer's 2-year-old sat in it for weekend screen time relaxation.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Soft-and-airy gray will set the tone for relaxation in your bunk room, while the rich mocha stain lends traditional flair to the space.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Opt for one with a deep-soaking tub to kick your post-practice relaxation up a notch.
    — Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The Spa at Pebble Beach offers two unique relaxation treatments that calm mind and body to bring on the z’s.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Be sure to also get out at the cozy bothy (cottage) deep in the forest for a few minutes of relaxation and a dram of whisky.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Jordan says make the space your own and use it for privacy and relaxation.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Guests love the private boat dock, peppered with over-water beds for toes-in-the-sea relaxation.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2024
  • To them, water is both refuge from predators and relaxation on hot days.
    — Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • That kind of relaxation is another hallmark of the genre.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Any relaxation in the rules has so far ended up being all talk and no action.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 23 Nov. 2022
  • But there are a few oils that are known for their ability to promote relaxation and sleep.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 July 2024
  • That leaves time for dinner, a little relaxation and then sleep.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2022
  • But what is a day of relaxation and gorging for some is a day of stress and intensity for the cooks in the family.
    — Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The vast majority have been in the pursuit of relaxation.
    — Brian Underwood, Women's Health, 31 May 2023
  • For those looking for luxe relaxation, the property's spa, Spa on the Plaza, is the largest day spa in Monterey County.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The light woody aroma has notes of citrus and mint, for equal parts relaxation and hydration on wash day.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Hang it from a sturdy tree branch or over your patio for plenty of relaxation.
    — Jessica Booth, goodhousekeeping.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Take a seat on this curved boucle sofa with a chaise lounge for maximum relaxation.
    — Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023
  • After the treatment, I was taken to the relaxation room to slowly reacclimate to the real world.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The spa includes a steam room and sauna, sitting deck for relaxation, and a yoga room that leads down to the gym, which is spacious and comes with state of the art work out equipment.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • With an outdoor kitchen, pristine pool, and row of chaise lounges for optimal relaxation, there is endless fun in the sun to be had.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 1 Aug. 2023
  • For maximum relaxation, head over to the nearby Spa Pendry.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The cream can also help relieve sore muscles and is a natural, drug-free option for pain and relaxation.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024

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