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also idyl
as in lark
a time or instance of carefree fun
her year as a vineyard worker in the south of France was not the idyll that she had expected it to be
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Recent Examples of idyll
Dickie was - obviously in the book, this sort of idyll, right?
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Then, one day, a dark cloud appeared, as if summoned by a witch jealous of their domestic idyll.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Iconic visitors who helped to establish the glamorous allure of this little hilltop idyll include Greta Garbo, Orson Wells and Marlene Dietrich.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The legendary designer is unveiling what might be the most unprecedented project of his lifetime – the rebirth of one of the world’s most exquisite natural settings into a luxury vacation idyll.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Then, one day, a dark cloud appeared, as if summoned by a witch jealous of their domestic idyll.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Iconic visitors who helped to establish the glamorous allure of this little hilltop idyll include Greta Garbo, Orson Wells and Marlene Dietrich.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The legendary designer is unveiling what might be the most unprecedented project of his lifetime – the rebirth of one of the world’s most exquisite natural settings into a luxury vacation idyll.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idyll
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This being a Wallace and Gromit lark, though, the scares are safely kept in check.Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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But prior to its reference in the dialogue, Park wrote the title first on a lark.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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For instance, maybe your previous partner left you for an old fling, and now any mention of a previous relationship feels like a red flag.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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If single, say yes to an exciting fling or a bold pursuit of someone who ignites your passion.Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Wrexham eventually triumphed 4-1 in the New Year’s Day romp, in which Steven Fletcher bagged his first hat-trick in English football.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This sharply original romp is entirely too much fun.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Neuroscience shows that enjoyment boosts engagement and productivity.William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This farce is brought to you by clueless NCAA and college athletic administrators who have severely damaged the enjoyment and credibility of college football.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Our revels are over when she’s called back on set in Nashville to continue filming Scarpetta, the Amazon TV adaptation of Patricia Cornwall’s bestselling novels about crime-solving forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, with Jamie Lee Curtis playing her sister and Ariana DeBose as her niece.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Salem's focus on confronting a difficult history, teamed with clever marketing and the explosion of the holiday into a mainstream cultural force, has made Salem the country's go-to spot for Halloween revels.Mike Deehan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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His shakshuka takes the tomato-and-pepper mold and spins it into a gambol through fields of celery and coriander seeds, ground chipotles and sweet paprika.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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In the winning first moments of the show, Mills gambols on as the Narrator, wielding a paint palette and, instead of a brush, a tuft of rainbow-colored gauze.Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
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By the time the killing spree was put to an end, some estimates put the number of victims as high as 135.Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Employers, however, remained hesitant to add more workers after a hiring spree during the recovery from the pandemic.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s no shortage of fun things to do outside in Chicago during the chilly months, however there’s one activity that will prove to be super exciting for a date night, family adventure, or a friends’ frolic in the city.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Never too busy to ride rollercoasters and frolic with school kids, the prince of Pyongyang also found time to take on a wife, Ri Sol-Ju, whom the New York Times compared to the British Duchess Kate Middleton.Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2012
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“Idyll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idyll. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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