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
Even its pricey dalliance with the NFL has favored the particular (a Christmas Day doubleheader) over the general (the Sunday afternoon national window).
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Now impotent as a result, Jan pushes Bess to find new lovers and tell him about her dalliances with them, an odyssey that eventually drives Bess to madness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
The Bears have publicly made their dalliance with Indiana known since at least December, and Johnson has not put up much of a fight in all that time.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Let’s enter a homosexual dalliance free from the constraints of body and society—no worries if not!
—Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Now impotent as a result, Jan pushes Bess to find new lovers and tell him about her dalliances with them, an odyssey that eventually drives Bess to madness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
The Bears have publicly made their dalliance with Indiana known since at least December, and Johnson has not put up much of a fight in all that time.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Let’s enter a homosexual dalliance free from the constraints of body and society—no worries if not!
—Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Take a cleansing breath in the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounges stocked with herbal tea and snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This allows the brain to shift out of constant decision-making mode and into relaxation mode.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Windsor Lake, a popular destination for outdoor recreation, is currently full.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Ultimately, Tennenbaum hopes Pitkin County receives the special use permit so that Maroon Bells remains a hallmark of Colorado’s outdoor recreation scene for generations to come.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The fun continues with a trip to London, where the Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Fiesta Texas in San Antonio Fiesta Texas in San Antonio is both an amusement and water park, featuring thrilling roller coasters and rides for kids.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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When the Moon enters Taurus, enjoyment gives your confidence something solid to build on.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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