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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
Consumed for medicinal, social, and religious purposes, its effects promote euphoria, relaxation, and social connections.
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In contrast, others are tucked into quiet villages or perched beside rivers, offering moments of relaxation amid volcanic terrain.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
These trips, numbering five this winter, are about connection, friendship, relaxation, and play—without having to plan a thing.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
Daytime Utility: The machine’s white noise settings can create a focused soundscape, ideal for work, study, or moments of relaxation.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In contrast, others are tucked into quiet villages or perched beside rivers, offering moments of relaxation amid volcanic terrain.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
These trips, numbering five this winter, are about connection, friendship, relaxation, and play—without having to plan a thing.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
Daytime Utility: The machine’s white noise settings can create a focused soundscape, ideal for work, study, or moments of relaxation.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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Help beautify Quarry park Saratoga parks and recreation commissioners are inviting the community to help beautify Quarry Park and its trails on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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There was a sense of normalcy among the kids gathered at the recreation center, despite the upheaval in their families’ lives.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the painting, there is caring (the one who is looking at the mother), there is rest (the one lying with eyes closed), and there is loneliness (the one looking away, the one looking down, the mother gazing into space).—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The concept of sea level as an average is only one step in the long-term pursuit of a point of reference in a space that is never at rest, Hardenberg writes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Minimalist is out, here: Expect fun, bright maximalist patterns and bright colors in Deco’s live/work space.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The top-performing subsectors were communication equipment, leisure products, and electronic components.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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North America was found to be dominating the international wave pools market due the prevalence of water parks, resorts and entertainment venues, paired with a high demand for immersive leisure attractions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The event includes a silent auction, lunch, entertainment and an opportunity drawing.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Great emphasis has also been placed on creating inviting open green spaces and professionally landscaped common areas with serene walking paths for outdoor enjoyment.—
Weichert REALTORS® Welch & Company,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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That commitment to the bit is essential to your enjoyment of this kind of pulpy thriller, as is the fact that Apple was willing to fork out money to send Woodall and Swindell, if not around the globe, to at least several stops easily reachable by a Eurail Pass.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Goose has made quite the name for himself on social media, earning a reputation as a source of endless amusement.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Born of an amusement ride and opening to the public in 2026, this remarkably clever kiwi idea offers quick, cheap, on-demand urban transit – that's much more direct and private than public transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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