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
Its bops quietly succeeded where Rae’s dalliances in makeup and movies floundered.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
His multiple dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs certainly didn’t help.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Consider Rumi’s dalliance with illegally downloading music, which puts him on the radar of a not-so-mysterious pen pal known as Curious_George_Bush43!
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
His multiple dalliances with performance-enhancing drugs certainly didn’t help.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Consider Rumi’s dalliance with illegally downloading music, which puts him on the radar of a not-so-mysterious pen pal known as Curious_George_Bush43!
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Several studies suggest that showers provide fertile ground for relaxation and free association—keys for creativity.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Despite the heavy news of Combs' fate and the confines behind bars, Combs and Mangione have access to the same holiday recreation as every other federal inmate: Spades card games, dominos, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a soccer match in the small rec yard.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Her subsequent revenge looks as fun and swift as the most righteous robbery.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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