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also idyl
as in lark
a time or instance of carefree fun
her year as a vineyard worker in the south of France was not the idyll that she had expected it to be
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Recent Examples of idyll
Dickie was - obviously in the book, this sort of idyll, right?
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Then, one day, a dark cloud appeared, as if summoned by a witch jealous of their domestic idyll.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Iconic visitors who helped to establish the glamorous allure of this little hilltop idyll include Greta Garbo, Orson Wells and Marlene Dietrich.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The legendary designer is unveiling what might be the most unprecedented project of his lifetime – the rebirth of one of the world’s most exquisite natural settings into a luxury vacation idyll.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Then, one day, a dark cloud appeared, as if summoned by a witch jealous of their domestic idyll.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Iconic visitors who helped to establish the glamorous allure of this little hilltop idyll include Greta Garbo, Orson Wells and Marlene Dietrich.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The legendary designer is unveiling what might be the most unprecedented project of his lifetime – the rebirth of one of the world’s most exquisite natural settings into a luxury vacation idyll.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idyll
Noun
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On a lark, Murphy suggested an alternative: start a pro-basketball league.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
31 Aug. 2024
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Zoologists proposed splitting two species of sub-Saharan larks into seven, and three subspecies of soft-furred southeast Asian hedgehogs were elevated to the rank of species.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Mar. 2024
Noun
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For instance, maybe your previous partner left you for an old fling, and now any mention of a previous relationship feels like a red flag.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
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If single, say yes to an exciting fling or a bold pursuit of someone who ignites your passion.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Multiple times, this game looked to be a Penn State romp.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Last week, episode 5 presented a colorful romp through the sort of setting that George Lucas would love, and the new year has gifted us a slower but very heartfelt sixth chapter that's all about strengthening the bonds between the lost children.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Our revels are over when she’s called back on set in Nashville to continue filming Scarpetta, the Amazon TV adaptation of Patricia Cornwall’s bestselling novels about crime-solving forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, with Jamie Lee Curtis playing her sister and Ariana DeBose as her niece.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Dec. 2024
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Salem's focus on confronting a difficult history, teamed with clever marketing and the explosion of the holiday into a mainstream cultural force, has made Salem the country's go-to spot for Halloween revels.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
28 Oct. 2024
Noun
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His shakshuka takes the tomato-and-pepper mold and spins it into a gambol through fields of celery and coriander seeds, ground chipotles and sweet paprika.—
Scott Hocker,
theweek,
26 Nov. 2024
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In the winning first moments of the show, Mills gambols on as the Narrator, wielding a paint palette and, instead of a brush, a tuft of rainbow-colored gauze.—
Celia Wren,
Washington Post,
12 Dec. 2023
Noun
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By the time the killing spree was put to an end, some estimates put the number of victims as high as 135.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The juvenile is one of three Fort Smith teenagers accused of threatening a driver at gunpoint and setting out on a robbery spree Oct. 29.—
Penny Weaver,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There’s no shortage of fun things to do outside in Chicago during the chilly months, however there’s one activity that will prove to be super exciting for a date night, family adventure, or a friends’ frolic in the city.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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Never too busy to ride rollercoasters and frolic with school kids, the prince of Pyongyang also found time to take on a wife, Ri Sol-Ju, whom the New York Times compared to the British Duchess Kate Middleton.—
Victor Cha,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2012
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“Idyll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idyll. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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