as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Recent Examples of leisure
The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by The Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism over Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel that has blended professional responsibilities with leisure activities.
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Jim Mustian, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by the Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism of Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel, which have blurred professional responsibilities with leisure activities.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The report comes amid heightened scrutiny of Patel’s mixing of personal leisure with official business, allegations of excessive alcohol consumption, use of an FBI jet for personal trips and reports of erratic behavior.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Anderson said demand continues to be robust, even from the carrier’s more budget-minded leisure customers, despite the spike in jet fuel costs.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Jim Mustian, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The swim, revealed in government emails obtained by the Associated Press, comes to light amid criticism of Patel’s use of the FBI plane and his global travel, which have blurred professional responsibilities with leisure activities.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The report comes amid heightened scrutiny of Patel’s mixing of personal leisure with official business, allegations of excessive alcohol consumption, use of an FBI jet for personal trips and reports of erratic behavior.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Anderson said demand continues to be robust, even from the carrier’s more budget-minded leisure customers, despite the spike in jet fuel costs.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
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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It’s not calculated to put anxious writers’ minds at rest—most of us already live in fear that our flimsy characters will be exposed through our work.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Instead of eating it immediately after preparing it, letting bean salad rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to deepen and develop.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The marker says the cemetery became the final resting place of many Black residents, many of whom worked in the area’s farming fields, groves and packing houses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Multiple clues pointed to Tampa's final resting place, said William Thiesen, a Coast Guard Atlantic Area historian.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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