as in vacation
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 to vacation
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holiday
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The release was inspired by a Victorian holiday feast rather than a traditional bourbon flavor profile, creating a spirit meant to evoke roasted meat, evergreen forest, and winter fruit in the same glass.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
For those looking for a more permanent foothold, however, this alternative just down the street, where the Obamas holidayed for the first time in 2011, is now up for sale at $14.9 million.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The government employment data is coming a day earlier than its usual first Friday of the new month slot because the markets are closed Friday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The release was inspired by a Victorian holiday feast rather than a traditional bourbon flavor profile, creating a spirit meant to evoke roasted meat, evergreen forest, and winter fruit in the same glass.
—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
The tradition was started by Queen Elizabeth in 1988, meaning all of her grandchildren grew up holidaying at the beloved home.
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Meredith Kile,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
For those looking for a more permanent foothold, however, this alternative just down the street, where the Obamas holidayed for the first time in 2011, is now up for sale at $14.9 million.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiday
vacation
Noun
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Under either scenario, including a resignation, he’d be entitled to receive compensation for unused vacation days.
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Perplexed is wanting to go to Europe on vacation, but mom only wants the two children caring for her.
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“Holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiday. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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