as in vacations
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the member of parliament met his wife while on holiday in the south of France
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as in rests
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holidays
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The chain regularly closes for major holidays, including New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Easter is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate with family and friends.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
To relieve the financial strain, some countries have slashed taxes or announced school holidays, while others have urged residents to travel by bike or train.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
From religious holidays to commemorations of native traditions, every month presents a new way to witness such an exuberant community spirit.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Several states — including California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and Utah — have weighed gas tax holidays as a way to provide relief at the pump.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
If hired, interpretive rangers may be required to live in government quarters, wear a uniform, and be available to work on-call, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The chain regularly closes for major holidays, including New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Easter is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate with family and friends.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
To relieve the financial strain, some countries have slashed taxes or announced school holidays, while others have urged residents to travel by bike or train.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
From religious holidays to commemorations of native traditions, every month presents a new way to witness such an exuberant community spirit.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Several states — including California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and Utah — have weighed gas tax holidays as a way to provide relief at the pump.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
If hired, interpretive rangers may be required to live in government quarters, wear a uniform, and be available to work on-call, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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The trip was chosen with Amanda Bratton’s love of cruise vacations in mind.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The firm estimates that the top 10 percent of American earners will spend an eye-watering $544 billion on vacations in this year.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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