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
Like Beethoven, Tharp creates a utilitarian theme as a jumping-off point for mostly jovial dalliances between gaggles of dancers and a rather pleasant power struggle between the dancers, pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev, who plays live from the orchestra pit — and the audience.
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Last week, protesters demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla locations; Musk has long been erratic, but his dalliance with DOGE has alienated environmentally conscious liberals, a major demographic for electric vehicles.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Both twins have women, estranged ones at least: Smoke was once with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), a witchy botanical healer, while Stack had a youthful dalliance with nervy, white-presenting Mary (Hailee Steinfeld), whose mother took in the boys when their father died.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The Olympics’s dalliance with Esports has leveled up with the announcement that the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Last week, protesters demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla locations; Musk has long been erratic, but his dalliance with DOGE has alienated environmentally conscious liberals, a major demographic for electric vehicles.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
Both twins have women, estranged ones at least: Smoke was once with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), a witchy botanical healer, while Stack had a youthful dalliance with nervy, white-presenting Mary (Hailee Steinfeld), whose mother took in the boys when their father died.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The Olympics’s dalliance with Esports has leveled up with the announcement that the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
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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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,
21 May 2025
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Julia Sanchez, a recreation supervisor, said each year the Park District selects a different park for people to explore on Kids to Parks Day.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Digital recreations of a young Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker) have also appeared in the franchise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And Kelce and Mahomes will take part in the Big Slick fun, which begins Thursday night.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Watch Brazilian nun show off beatboxing skills 'Beautiful to see' Soon after the beats and the dancing started flowing, one of the hosts joined in on the fun.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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There’s a ways to go, including in the entertainment industry.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The $360 million facility is going up near I-88 and Chicago Premium Outlets mall and will include 1,200 gaming positions, a 220-room hotel, a retail sportsbook, a spa, an outdoor entertainment area, a 12,000-square-foot event center and restaurants.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Casper's screenwriters, Deanna Oliver and Sherri Stoner, told EW in 1995 that executive producer Steven Spielberg wanted this tone to help broaden the enjoyment for both child and adult moviegoers.—
Steve Daly,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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How much of our enjoyment comes from knowing that a great big movie star was putting his life on the line for ... a movie?—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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