TIME KILLERS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

time killers

noun

plural of time killer

as in escapes

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Noun

No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
This month’s lineup spans everything from high-stakes thrillers to romantic escapes that linger long after the final page.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of escapes

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Because here, eating is not only the most beloved of pastimes, but a snapshot of the entire country’s culinary traditions.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
And for Southerners, in particular, these types of trips provide chances to pass down beloved traditions and introduce the next generation to the places and pastimes that have long been part of your family’s story.

— Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pastimes

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Founded by a former lawyer turned bookseller and Pasadena native Dan Whitmore, the store is doing brisk business among a younger clientele that still values the tactile pleasures to be found from beautiful books.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasures

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Those delights transport me to my earliest and happiest memories, surrounded by family and friends at birthday parties spent at the park or at McDonald’s.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Edinburgh, a city of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, shines during its renowned August festivals, transforming into a global stage for arts and culinary delights.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of delights

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Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

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