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
Eurovision 2026 isn’t Austria’s first dalliance with music’s campiest spectacle.
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Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
The episode began with Lord John Grey (David Berry) waking up after he was kidnapped by Richardson, who threatened to expose several of his romantic dalliances with other men — including with his stepbrother, Percy, who confessed to their affairs, further damning John.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Mickelson before this one had missed only one Masters in his career, in 2022 during his dalliance with PGA Tour rival LIV Golf.
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Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
The episode began with Lord John Grey (David Berry) waking up after he was kidnapped by Richardson, who threatened to expose several of his romantic dalliances with other men — including with his stepbrother, Percy, who confessed to their affairs, further damning John.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.
—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Mickelson before this one had missed only one Masters in his career, in 2022 during his dalliance with PGA Tour rival LIV Golf.
—
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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Pillars of Greek culture, like an open-air cinema and taverna-inspired dining, anchor the experience, which also offers a standalone spa plus fitness center complete with a Finnish sauna and outdoor yoga deck for extra relaxation.
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Residents raised concerns about heavy truck traffic, and negative impacts on property values, outdoor recreation spaces, trees and wildlife.
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But district officials plan to keep their promise to the state and residents to develop the property for recreation.
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Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park, Oak Tree Mountain.
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Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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While enjoyment often leads globally, its source is the work itself, not entertainment.
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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