Examples of relaxation in a Sentence
I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
What I need is some rest and relaxation.
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The primary suite is set apart on the upper floor and functions as a private retreat for rest and relaxation; the palette stays minimal, the lines soften, and the views carry through to the landscape.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The primary suite is set apart on the upper floor and functions as a private retreat for rest and relaxation; the palette stays minimal, the lines soften, and the views carry through to the landscape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
How Magnesium Glycinate Supports Your Sleep Cycle Magnesium activates GABA receptors, slowing brain activity and promoting relaxation.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Others may have felt a greater need for rest, reflection and relaxation.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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relaxation
noun
re·lax·a·tion
ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən, ri-ˌlak-, especially British ˌrel-ək-
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: the reduction of contractile force in a muscle or muscle fiber
especially
: the lengthening that typically characterizes inactive muscles or muscle fibers
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