as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat
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Recent Examples of dalliance
When Cutler replies that Andy did in fact know, Martha dismisses her own affairs as minor dalliances.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
No one exemplifies the boom and bust – the flash and dalliances with the justice system – of the American Dream more than President Trump.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Otherwise, Mohawk’s dalliance with bitcoin mining will become a cautionary tale.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
That is played out as light romantic comedy, capturing their near innocent dalliance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
No one exemplifies the boom and bust – the flash and dalliances with the justice system – of the American Dream more than President Trump.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Otherwise, Mohawk’s dalliance with bitcoin mining will become a cautionary tale.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
That is played out as light romantic comedy, capturing their near innocent dalliance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dalliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Progressive muscle relaxation: A technique that involves consciously tensing and then relaxing muscle groups one by one.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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That, combined with increasingly rare moments of relaxation, keeps our bodies constantly overstimulated.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Help beautify Quarry park Saratoga parks and recreation commissioners are inviting the community to help beautify Quarry Park and its trails on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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There was a sense of normalcy among the kids gathered at the recreation center, despite the upheaval in their families’ lives.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Intriguing, fun and timeless, the series is a love letter to those who’ve always rocked with the wall-crawler while welcoming new viewers into the fold.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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An open mind and willingness to play the game with intention — while still having fun.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Goose has made quite the name for himself on social media, earning a reputation as a source of endless amusement.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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On the bright side, at least his black eye has provided some source of amusement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The latter caused film and television production to grind to a virtual halt, which has since caused a contraction in the entertainment industry across all segments, from executives and creatives to third-party vendors like catering and pr firms and — ahem — news media covering the industry.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Great emphasis has also been placed on creating inviting open green spaces and professionally landscaped common areas with serene walking paths for outdoor enjoyment.—
Weichert REALTORS® Welch & Company,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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That commitment to the bit is essential to your enjoyment of this kind of pulpy thriller, as is the fact that Apple was willing to fork out money to send Woodall and Swindell, if not around the globe, to at least several stops easily reachable by a Eurail Pass.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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