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holidays

NOUN

celebratory day; time off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anniversary break celebration feast festival festivity gala layoff recess vacation

STRONG

fete fiesta jubilee leave liberty

WEAK

day of rest few days off gone fishing holy day long weekend red-letter day saint's day

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

Example Sentences

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With the summer holidays approaching, there has been speculation that the situation in the Middle East could spark jet fuel supply issues and cancellations.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

She added that she had "no reason to doubt" that he was spending his own money as they earned high salaries, rarely socialised or went on holidays.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

With many traders in the U.S. and Europe away from their desks for holidays, trading volumes were lighter than usual Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Tokyo soared more than three percent in early trade on Monday, while Hong Kong and Seoul were closed for public holidays.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“I know, but I can’t stop thinking about Mr. Corcoran. The holidays we’ve spent at his house. And he was so sweet on the telephone.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt