as in vacations
a period of time during which someone does not work at their regular job
Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year. She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
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Recent Examples of sabbaticals
Mostly in the Palisades with intermittent sabbaticals from my dad.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
In an article for the Harvard Business Review, the researchers made a case for sabbaticals as a tool employers could use to recruit, keep and foster talented workers.
—Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
In an article for the Harvard Business Review, the researchers made a case for sabbaticals as a tool employers could use to recruit, keep and foster talented workers.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Faculty are constantly taking sabbaticals for stress management, including the principal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Galleries featuring emerging artists, a rotating list of artists-in-residence, as well as a program offering semester-long sabbaticals, were also on the docket for the unfulfilled project.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Let engineers, designers and PMs take social sabbaticals to solve real-world problems at scale.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
In an article for the Harvard Business Review, the researchers made a case for sabbaticals as a tool employers could use to recruit, keep and foster talented workers.
—Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
In an article for the Harvard Business Review, the researchers made a case for sabbaticals as a tool employers could use to recruit, keep and foster talented workers.
—Colleen Newvine, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Faculty are constantly taking sabbaticals for stress management, including the principal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Galleries featuring emerging artists, a rotating list of artists-in-residence, as well as a program offering semester-long sabbaticals, were also on the docket for the unfulfilled project.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Let engineers, designers and PMs take social sabbaticals to solve real-world problems at scale.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbaticals
Noun
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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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There were references to Christian faith and the Magna Carta and — drawing one of the many breaks for applause — supportive words on the crucial tenet of checks and balances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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When the hype cycle breaks, consumers don’t blame the brands.—
Robert Johnson,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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No layoffs or furloughs are planned and vendors will be paid.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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No employee layoffs or furloughs are planned and vendors will be paid on schedule, according to QVC Group.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Browns, which are usually but not always brown, include spent perennials, dry leaves, cut-up (undyed) leather, twigs, paper and straw.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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To prep soil for the first time, break up hard dirt with a tiller or shovel and layer in compost or leaves to create a fluffy texture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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The case Hajinazarian makes is constitutional liberties are for all of us, so why not take advantage of them?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hosmer, whose criminal record dates back to 1974, was also previously convicted of second-degree home invasion, second-degree criminal conduct with a child under 13, breaking and entering with intent, and indecent liberties with a child.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Sabbaticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbaticals. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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