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vacation
noun as in planned time spent not working
Strong matches
fiesta, furlough, intermission, leave, liberty, recreation, spell
Weak matches
R and R, breathing space, day of rest, few days off, leave of absence, long weekend, two weeks with pay
Example Sentences
Avoid what we call “vacation mentality” when going through this important exercise.
“I mean—money, six months vacation, live wherever you want. And you’re serving the nation. What other job allows that much flexibility?”
During a gaggle aboard Air Force One, on the way to his vacation, he told reporters he has a special relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Naturally, the couple segues into another disagreement, arguing about where to spend their upcoming vacation — a hot-button issue, since Joan’s cancer treatments are no longer working and time is suddenly precious.
While luxe vacations and private schooling give children clues that they are wealthy, many families don’t share their true net worths, fearful of spoiling them or dimming their motivation to earn.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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