How to Use relaxation in a Sentence

relaxation

noun
  • I like to play the guitar for relaxation.
  • What I need is some rest and relaxation.
  • The pitch is no longer relaxation alone.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
  • The pitch is no longer relaxation alone.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
  • And one of the best places to find this level of relaxation is on the beach.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • This amino acid is thought to support relaxation and brain health.
    — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • People use [movies at home] like a drug or relaxation, which is cool.
    — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
  • That was one of his relaxations after work.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Access saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools for full relaxation.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Cooking is a relaxation tool for me.
    — Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • There is a spa, which includes a sauna, gym, hot tub, steam bath, and relaxation room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.
    — Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
  • One staffer's 2-year-old sat in it for weekend screen time relaxation.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • If relaxation is your primary goal, a great pool float will do the trick.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 26 May 2022
  • Rhythm dances with our neocortex to make way for a breath of relaxation.
    — Alex Wagner, SPIN, 1 Feb. 2022
  • There has to be a strong relaxation element and a great view.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Take a cleansing breath in the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounges stocked with herbal tea and snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • The goal here is to teach practices to provide deep relaxation of the mind.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • To them, water is both refuge from predators and relaxation on hot days.
    — Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Lull yourself to relaxation and check all your worries at the door with this great deal.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Add a few drops of lavender oil to enhance the relaxation.
    — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Opt for one with a deep-soaking tub to kick your post-practice relaxation up a notch.
    — Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Cruises are supposed to be all about sun, fun and relaxation.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The bathroom can be a space of zen, calm, and relaxation — or total mess and chaos.
    — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The cool touch of the pink quartz roller sends me straight into relaxation mode after a long day.
    — Averi Baudler, People.com, 16 June 2025
  • That leaves time for dinner, a little relaxation and then sleep.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Just add slippers, and you’ll be all set for your journey of rest and relaxation.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Here on Tinos, the party scene is light, and the relaxation vibes are strong.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Here, find escapism and relaxation beneath the thrum of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Still, the relaxation flowed through me over the course of those 25 minutes.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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