recreative

as in entertaining

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Adjective
  • Ker’s attempts to get fit enough to run a marathon in aid of the Wrexham Miners Project proved an entertaining subplot throughout series four.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The main floor features a flowing open-concept living room, a gourmet kitchen with a double-wide island ripe for entertaining, and a formal dining room perfect for family gatherings .
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The amusing interaction comes a few days after Plum appeared to urge referees to give Clark, 23-years-old, a technical foul for stepping onto the court during the Sparks' game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, June 26.
    Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 30 June 2025
  • Although many other theories were quite amusing on social media.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
  • For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Italy has, nevertheless, been experiencing a surge in wealthy arrivals — both to visit and live — as its more hospitable flat-tax regime and booming luxury real estate sector have proved a draw whereas other countries have sought to crack down on the uber-rich.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 27 June 2025
  • But the city is not super hospitable to the artistic need to fail.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Diana wore the cheerful frock on several occasions between 1988 and 1992, often during hospital visits and moments of connection with patients.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • Volunteers from a nonprofit that trains service dogs, Helping Paws Inc., provided a little canine therapy for waiting mourners Friday at the Capitol, working the crowd with cheerful golden retrievers.
    John Hanna, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • Shoppers found this shirt to be made of good quality material and comfortable enough to wear on hot summer days.
    Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Duke of Sussex sat and shared a friendly conversation with her and Jack at his last major royal event — King Charles' coronation in May 2023 — and Eugenie's amiable interaction with Nonoo seems to continue the trend of the cousins being on good terms.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • But keep an eye on their amiable cousin Aurora, because her fate this season might be far worse than Agnes'.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Shortly after, Smoke and Stack open their new establishment, and the party starts as a joyous occasion.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • The Lunar New Year, a joyous celebration observed across East Asia, marks the beginning of spring on the lunisolar calendar.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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