1
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
The on-site spa has six treatment rooms, a Himalayan salt therapy room, and a relaxation area with secluded resting cocoons.
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Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Original price: $10,990 This six-seater hot tub has 82 jets that offer numerous massage and relaxation settings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
With the summer months fast approaching, the best outdoor daybeds are your new destination for relaxation.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Original price: $10,990 This six-seater hot tub has 82 jets that offer numerous massage and relaxation settings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
With the summer months fast approaching, the best outdoor daybeds are your new destination for relaxation.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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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,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mendoza, in collaboration with Civil War director Alex Garland, was intentional about filming the movie as true to the real scenario as possible, transporting the audience into a recreation of the mission.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Textile fiber choices at every layer of the bed can determine whether a sleeper experiences a comfortable or restless night’s rest.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Every minute spent on low-impact tasks is a minute not spent on growth, innovation, or rest.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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To say more would spoil the fun, but what this film demonstrates clearly is the exceptional filmmaking talent of Coogler and his team, mostly who all worked on his other films.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Best Amazon Easter Gifts For Fun Spark joy with the whole family and shop fun gifts from Lego, Galison, and more starting at $10.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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First class, however, is the rarefied domain of primarily wealthy leisure travelers and people splashing out with points for a luxury trip.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2005, the sneaker was revived, and there have been plenty more reiterations since, but our editors still gravitate to the classic Dad shape from the mid-aughts that continues to provide incredible support for activity, whether that’s pounding the pavement for sport or leisure.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Formerly an entertainment venue and public garden in the late 1800s, Zhang Yuan later became a residential area until the government took over in 2018.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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My Aunt Chippy has always been a source of great amusement for me.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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