as in vacation
a period of time during which someone does not work at their regular job
Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year. She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
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Recent Examples of sabbatical
According to the same two Catalan papers, however, the 44-year-old declined the opportunity because of his wish to complete a planned sabbatical for at least a year.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many are taking sabbaticals, shifting to consulting, or even moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason; and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many are taking sabbaticals, shifting to consulting, or even moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason; and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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In addition to Hendrix, the actor is also on vacation with his wife, Eniko Hart and three kids Heaven, Kenzo and Kaori.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Two of its readers were screenwriter Alvin Sargent (Julia, Paper Moon, Ordinary People) and producer Laura Ziskin (Eyes of Laura Mars, No Way Out), who felt that August’s central idea of a patient cracking up when their therapist goes on vacation would make a funny movie.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since the All-Star break, Phoenix is 30th in halfcourt defense … by a wide margin.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The committee is not expected to vote on Isaacman’s confirmation until after lawmakers reconvene from a two-week break that ends April 28.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then came a cost of living crisis fueled by the war in Ukraine and governments increasing taxes to cover the cost of furlough payments during the pandemic.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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There were already 400 UAW members on indefinite furlough in Kokomo even before Monday’s layoffs.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Step 3: Use a sharp knife to gently scrape a thin layer of bark off the underside of the branch where the leaves were removed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Bookman has been on paid administrative leave as a result of the shooting, according to KSNV.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Egg prices remain costly ahead of the Easter holiday.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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El Faro, an investigative news site, reported that the mayor struck deals with gang leaders not to disrupt a city holiday celebration, and to keep the violence away from his new mall.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Republican Party must represent all Coloradans who believe in individual liberty, economic opportunity, and limited government.—
Brita Horn,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In fact, having the liberty to work remotely holds even stronger weight than a paycheck, a fresh survey by Cultivated Culture confirmed.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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