as in break
a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed
The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite
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Recent Examples of respite
Others offered a respite from today’s reality, transporting readers to places like Restoration England and ancient Egypt.
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Some work hard to move here because the peace and tranquility is a respite from the emotional drain found in the modern world.
—Joanne Frederick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Its calm, peaceful vibe and helpful associates provide a respite from the bustle outside.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
But respite won't last long as another storm is on the way.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Some work hard to move here because the peace and tranquility is a respite from the emotional drain found in the modern world.
—Joanne Frederick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Its calm, peaceful vibe and helpful associates provide a respite from the bustle outside.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
But respite won't last long as another storm is on the way.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for respite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
Noun
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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This time of year offers a natural pause to evaluate the past and consider the future.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states.Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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Qatar’s top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Typically each year, a lull in the retail business cloaks industry results from right after Cyber Monday until 10 days to two weeks before Christmas.David Moin, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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