HOLIDAYS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of holidays

plural of holiday, chiefly British

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of holiday

as in rests

to take or spend a vacation saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia

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Candidates must be at least 18 years old, able to pass drug and background checks, and able to work weekends and holidays. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Alec went against the grain in all-black as the family dressed up in matching jammies for the 2024 holidays. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 That’s why there are trash days, which are holidays where the city doesn’t collect trash and recycling, and pickup is usually delayed by one day for the rest of the week. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 This is especially true during holidays like the Fourth of July. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026 That cushion protects the show when scheduling gets difficult, especially around holidays. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 About 7 in 10 Republicans and about 6 in 10 Americans ages 60 and older fly the flag at least during holidays. — Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2026 During peak seasons like summer or winter holidays, travelers should plan to book 3 to 7 months in advance for domestic trips and 4 to 10 months ahead for international flights, according to Going’s data. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

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vacations

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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.

— Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Whether investing in therapy, hiring personal trainers, taking solo vacations, pursuing preventative healthcare, or exploring cosmetic treatments, many are redefining what self-care actually means.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of vacations

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