as in vacation
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 sabbatical
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
These sabbaticals should include a professional development budget, allowing leaders the time and resources to focus on skill-building and innovation that can transform outcomes for their organizations.
—Danielle Moss Cox, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
There is plenty of discussion about the positive influence of sabbaticals.
—Nicole Glenn, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Radical sabbaticals offer employees extended periods to explore different industries or roles, fostering innovation and cross-pollination of ideas.
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—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
These sabbaticals should include a professional development budget, allowing leaders the time and resources to focus on skill-building and innovation that can transform outcomes for their organizations.
—Danielle Moss Cox, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
There is plenty of discussion about the positive influence of sabbaticals.
—Nicole Glenn, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Radical sabbaticals offer employees extended periods to explore different industries or roles, fostering innovation and cross-pollination of ideas.
ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
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This shift also reflects a growing interest in seasonal travel that aligns with natural phenomena, such as the midnight sun or the Northern Lights, adding an extraordinary element to the vacation experience.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of their relationship, they've been spotted on vacation and visiting filming sets together.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rising costs:Why Americans paid so much more for health care in 2024 Need a break?—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cool down after workouts, take adequate breaks between training sessions and get enough sleep.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Israel denied a request to grant her a humanitarian furlough to attend the funeral.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The former category applies to employees who will continue to work – without pay – during the shutdown the latter category applies to employees who will be put on unpaid furlough.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Ting, a tenured faculty member, was placed on involuntary leave pending formal charges.—
Alexis Timko,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nasturtiums are top performers in garden beds and containers and are noted for their hummingbird attraction and edible leaves and flowers.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Stiller pointed to the iconic Rankin/Bass holiday specials produced in the 1960s and ’70s, the aesthetic of which seemed to fit in the retro Severance world, especially Lumon’s tendency toward performative flair.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some reviewers think this blend is perfect for warm holiday drinks, so plan accordingly. Don’t wait to stock your coffee station—spring items won’t last too long, and year-round staples may sell out fast.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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One of the film’s greatest liberties comes late in the game, occurring chronologically after that Bible saves John’s life.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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The new moon in Aquarius is pushing us to embrace freedom and liberty.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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