RELAXATIONS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

relaxation

noun

ˌrē-ˌlak-ˈsā-shən

Definition of relaxation

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 In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Other strategies include encouraging healthy sleeping habits, teaching coping habits such as deep breathing and muscle relaxation, and spending time together. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Her team’s meta-analysis found that activities that increase physiological arousal generally did not reduce anger, while relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, and slow breathing consistently helped. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 There are dance classes, and time set aside simply for mental relaxation, where children sit on mats provided by a group of Ukrainians living in Los Angeles, and do nothing at all. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxation

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Noun

Kannapolis also has a parks and recreation bond referendum for $40 million plus interest.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The city also saw major residential growth, including a 412-home subdivision and plans for 1,000 apartments, along with new hotel and recreation developments.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

Creating space for downtime, rest and connection really is a gift to guests coming to visit for any length of time.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
These ripples are associated with spikes of activity in the prefrontal cortex, and scientists only observe them during periods of sleep or quiet, wakeful rest.

— Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

Firmware fun Flashing the firmware to the Arduino should be the easy part, but this is when things started falling apart for me.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Hotels in the area get in on the fun, too, like the Kennebunkport Inn, which places guests in the center of Dock Square and offers Prelude Tents featuring drinks and DJs.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

Singapore's Tourism Board noted that MICE visitors typically spend significantly more than leisure travelers.

— Jenny Lee,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Tailored for grand-scale leisure and entertainment, a double-height, skylit entry foyer boasting a sweeping artisan ironwork staircase leads to formal living and dining rooms.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of leisure

Noun

The series is produced by sports and entertainment studio Full Day Productions, a Words + Pictures company, in collaboration with Lost Tribe Creative.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Hello82, the K-pop entertainment company headquartered in Los Angeles, aims to plant a flag in the market with their upcoming 82World.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

This group has promoted the Durupınar site as the resting place of Noah’s Ark since at least 2021.

— Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
On an autumn day in 1860, a bearded British man visited George Washington’s tomb at his final resting place in Virginia.

— Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of resting

Noun

Complicating matters, one person’s cringe is another’s enjoyment.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Separate research from Prudential Financial recently found that more than six in 10 retirees with at least $500,000 in investable assets do not feel comfortable spending money for enjoyment.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Opening in limited release on October 15, critics are more or less united in their awe, amusement, and sheer bafflement at what Fielder and Oppenheim were able to capture.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, which oversees safety inspections of amusement and carnival rides, has also launched an investigation of the roller coaster.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

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