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
There’s his erratic online behavior, his promotion of conspiracy theories on X, his far-right-wing dalliances, and his recent decision to go all-in on one side of a divisive presidential election.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Every tabletop gamer has had a dalliance with a trading card game or two.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kaia Gerber had a brief dalliance with the bombshell archetype this week.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
After a dalliance with a man, she gets swept up in a scheme involving reselling luxury handbags.
—The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Every tabletop gamer has had a dalliance with a trading card game or two.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kaia Gerber had a brief dalliance with the bombshell archetype this week.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
After a dalliance with a man, she gets swept up in a scheme involving reselling luxury handbags.
—The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dalliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
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However, for those who seek rest and relaxation in Los Angeles, this is certainly a serene spot.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Aqua Blue Though blue might be associated with calmness and relaxation, Nashville designer Haley Beckham-Shetty would never paint a room aqua blue—and for good reason.Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Themes highlighted in the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway could include agriculture, outdoor recreation, Indigenous stories, natural resources and music, according to the proposal.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Donaldson's content went viral several times after 2019, including the real-life recreation of Squid Game with a $456,000 prize for the winner in 2021.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some commenters have chosen to poke fun at the dog's unbothered attitude, and link it to his breed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bey was clearly poking fun at fans thirsty for visuals for both Cowboy Carter and Renaissance.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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All of this is to say—with a little bit of amusement and a lot of (virtuous!) empathy—that humans respond to tragedy personally.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
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City of Shanghai from its own resources will offer 500 million yuan in vouchers for people to use on dining, and amusements.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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This is a show with a major Hollywood star in Colin Farrell and, more importantly, a major entertainment brand in DC comics, the success of which is quite important to David Zaslav and Warner Bros.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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This decline is attributed to lower revenues from entertainment offerings and food, beverage, and merchandise sales.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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