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n. - A holiday taken by a newly married couple; The early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship v. - Spend a holiday after one's marriage.

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  • They plan to honeymoon in Hawai'i
  • Nonetheless, this is what we call the honeymoon period.
  • Every president before Obama has had what they call a honeymoon period.
  • The "honeymoon" is over for some people (surveyed 1,136 voters, wow that's the entire state!).
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