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
Launching as a respite from the pandemic in December 2020 to become a global phenomenon, Bridgerton returned for Season 2 in 2022, Season 3 in 2024 and Season 4 in 2026.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The resort is in southern Goa, which is a calm respite from the bustle in the north, where the party people hang out along Holiday Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The war's eventual end won't bring quick respite to Asia.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The trip was meant to offer a respite for Maple ahead of a busy 2026.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The resort is in southern Goa, which is a calm respite from the bustle in the north, where the party people hang out along Holiday Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The war's eventual end won't bring quick respite to Asia.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The trip was meant to offer a respite for Maple ahead of a busy 2026.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
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From breezy linen pants to packable layers and day-to-night dresses, these pieces are designed to keep you cool and stylish on city breaks and tropical getaways alike.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Divers found the boy within a few minutes of starting their search along the break wall.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Let’s pause here for a moment for an important bit of context.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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There’s typically an offseason lull with most players, so drops in price or sales volume aren’t abnormal this time of year for NFL players.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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