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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
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A feeling of relaxation.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
And for ultimate relaxation, the spa offers a tranquil oasis amid the city’s vibrant energy.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Progressive muscle relaxation: A technique that involves consciously tensing and then relaxing muscle groups one by one.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
That, combined with increasingly rare moments of relaxation, keeps our bodies constantly overstimulated.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
And for ultimate relaxation, the spa offers a tranquil oasis amid the city’s vibrant energy.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Progressive muscle relaxation: A technique that involves consciously tensing and then relaxing muscle groups one by one.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
That, combined with increasingly rare moments of relaxation, keeps our bodies constantly overstimulated.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for relaxation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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To the south, Yellowstone, a nearly 3,500-square-mile wilderness recreation area, sitting atop a volcanic hot spot, is a nature lover’s nirvana.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Dogs can be disruptive during sleep, with movements or snoring that may affect your quality of rest.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Transforming your space can be just as fun as the party itself, especially when there are so many fun and quirky decorations available online.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Always celebrate their success to keep the game fun and exciting!—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, industries like health care and leisure and hospitality have seen healthy gains, adding 46,000 and 43,000 jobs, respectively, in December.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Some criticized him for taking leisure so early in his term, while others took a humorous approach to comment on the situation.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The water park is part of a larger entertainment zone called Nickelodeon Place, where your kids can meet the Paw Patrol pups and other favorite characters.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Moore, who was visibly stunned to accept her award, delivered a heartfelt speech highlighting her 45 years in the entertainment industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Puppy Bowl is not just for the puppies' enjoyment and viewers' entertainment but also promotes pet adoption by featuring rescue dogs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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His accounts of natural disasters are leavened not only by the imaginary disasters in his purview but also by his obvious enjoyment of them.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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But there are more days filled with laughter, normal routines of work and school, milestones, amusement, and optimistic expectation.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Wackiness treads a fine line between amusement and cringe.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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