as in break
a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed
The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite
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Recent Examples of respite
Junior suites deliver enough space for a family of three to sprawl out in between taxi rides into Venice, and a poolside rooftop bar offers respite for parents monitoring high energy kiddos swimming away summertime twilight.
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Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The campground sits at around 6,500-feet elevation, providing a shady respite in the hottest summer months.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
But although tens of thousands of visitors were coming for respite, too few were buying: only a hundred and seventy-five people were interred there by 1843.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Psychologically, run-walking can make training and racing feel less daunting, by promising regular respites.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The campground sits at around 6,500-feet elevation, providing a shady respite in the hottest summer months.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
But although tens of thousands of visitors were coming for respite, too few were buying: only a hundred and seventy-five people were interred there by 1843.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Psychologically, run-walking can make training and racing feel less daunting, by promising regular respites.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
Noun
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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Anderson’s Asteroid City set the best PSA opening record in some time almost exactly two years ago in June of 2023 with a wide break on the same number of screens, expanding to $9 million in a less competitive market.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to the hiring freeze, University President Ron Daniels also announced a pause in annual pay increases for employees earning $80,000 or more, a slowing of capital projects by 10% to 20%, and spending cuts for travel, events, food, and supplies.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Where the original version was hypnotic in its restraint, the remix feels like velvet being unraveled—deeper, warmer, and unafraid of the pause.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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As the game moved into the second quarter, the Thunder stayed in control as both teams went through a shooting lull.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The labor market lull is a rare opportunity to maximize your relationships with the critical partners who can expand and shift along with you.—
Marissa Geist,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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