as in vacations
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the member of parliament met his wife while on holiday in the south of France
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as in rests
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holidays
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The polka-dot midi dress A more refined option that is effortless for holidays, city dressing or weekend lunches.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Style Spaces Short-Term Seasonal holidays, birthday parties, and other celebratory events are always better with decorations.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of the pass options have blackout dates during some of the most popular winter holidays, including Thanksgiving, the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day weekend.
—Camila Pedrosa
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Hegseth frequently posts photos of their kids on Instagram, including celebrating holidays together and attending sporting events.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Keep an eye out on the website for any flash sales, which usually will happen around major travel holidays like Memorial Day and Travel Tuesday.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The property has been family owned for over a century and is ideal for multi-generational holidays or several couples traveling with kids.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
How to protect yourself Experts recommend staying especially alert during predictable times when scams spike, including tax season, holidays and peak travel periods.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
The first day of May is marked by several different holidays and celebrations, including May Day and International Workers' Day.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The polka-dot midi dress A more refined option that is effortless for holidays, city dressing or weekend lunches.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Style Spaces Short-Term Seasonal holidays, birthday parties, and other celebratory events are always better with decorations.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of the pass options have blackout dates during some of the most popular winter holidays, including Thanksgiving, the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day weekend.
—Camila Pedrosa
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Hegseth frequently posts photos of their kids on Instagram, including celebrating holidays together and attending sporting events.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Keep an eye out on the website for any flash sales, which usually will happen around major travel holidays like Memorial Day and Travel Tuesday.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The property has been family owned for over a century and is ideal for multi-generational holidays or several couples traveling with kids.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
How to protect yourself Experts recommend staying especially alert during predictable times when scams spike, including tax season, holidays and peak travel periods.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holidays
vacations
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other popular family beach vacations in Maine include stays in Kennebunkport, York, and Old Orchard Beach.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Holidays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidays. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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