1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
The on-site spa has six treatment rooms, a Himalayan salt therapy room, and a relaxation area with secluded resting cocoons.
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Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Original price: $10,990 This six-seater hot tub has 82 jets that offer numerous massage and relaxation settings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
With the summer months fast approaching, the best outdoor daybeds are your new destination for relaxation.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Original price: $10,990 This six-seater hot tub has 82 jets that offer numerous massage and relaxation settings.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
With the summer months fast approaching, the best outdoor daybeds are your new destination for relaxation.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The city closed the recreation center in 2021, leaving the neighborhood's young people with few places to go.—
Sarah Handel,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the podcast segment saw the co-hosts poking fun at his views, the internet did not hold back in its response.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a video shared by A Dog's Hideaway, another golden called Butters was equally sleepy after hours of fun at day care.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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This meant, we were told, Pripyat’s wide array of leisure facilities had been geared towards a more youthful community, culminating in the still imposing Palace of Culture in Lenin Square, where all manner of sports had been enjoyed by the locals along with trips to the cinema and theatre.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Interestingly, this isn't to attract corporate clients or leisure travelers who want to upgrade from another part of the plane—the main aim is to attract the private jet set, who might be encouraged by ecological guilt and a desire to reduce the price tag of a private plane.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Under the Organic Act of 1916, NPS employees are to protect the nation’s parks and monuments while also providing for public enjoyment now and for future generations.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
13 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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My Aunt Chippy has always been a source of great amusement for me.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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