as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
upon retiring, the elderly couple looked forward to a life of well-deserved leisure
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Recent Examples of leisure
Meaningful programs, including educational, recreational, vocational, and leisure programs, are available on a regular and recurring basis.
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Her role relies heavily on watching data, which has revealed a substantial rebalancing of Marriott’s portfolio — leisure travel now accounts for 60 percent of their business, up from 40 percent pre-pandemic.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The collection’s accessories and footwear are equally immersed in this world of elegant leisure.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
Located in Kigali Sports City, Zaria Court will combine sports with retail, dining, and leisure, featuring basketball courts, a gym, an 80-room boutique hotel, and a five-a-side football pitch.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Her role relies heavily on watching data, which has revealed a substantial rebalancing of Marriott’s portfolio — leisure travel now accounts for 60 percent of their business, up from 40 percent pre-pandemic.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The collection’s accessories and footwear are equally immersed in this world of elegant leisure.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
Located in Kigali Sports City, Zaria Court will combine sports with retail, dining, and leisure, featuring basketball courts, a gym, an 80-room boutique hotel, and a five-a-side football pitch.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leisure
Noun
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Here, guests will find nail therapy rooms with zero-gravity chairs, a hydro therapy room, a med-spa room, and a relaxation room.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Standout details include the 80-foot yacht’s twin-access swim platform that features the brand’s largest space for tender docking, watersports, and guest relaxation.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Only one of his 10 starts so far has been made on the traditional four days of rest.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“Leisure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leisure. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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