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relaxation

[ree-lak-sey-shuhn] / ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃən /


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For example, subtle scents that cue feelings of relaxation or trust, atomized into an establishment, might cue visitors to stay longer and shop or purchase more, or associate the brand with a sense of well-being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Americans who thought spring break would offer rest and relaxation after a tough winter may be in for a rude awakening.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Arrive early if you can — the relaxation areas are well worth spending time in before your treatment.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Materials that displayed strong low-frequency Raman features also showed high ionic diffusivity and dynamic relaxation of the host lattice.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

That spring, we had felt a certain thawing on the part of the authorities, a relaxation of the iron-fisted discipline that had prevailed on the island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela