as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
there were so many fun things to do at summer camp that the kids really hated to leave
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
theme parks with their rides, shows, and games are great fun for the whole family
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as in play
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
when I said that playing the piano like that could get you arrested, I only said it in fun
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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
came outside to where we were playing touch football and joined the fun
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the fun really began when the deer broke out of its pen and started wandering down the street
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as in to joke
to make jokes
just a couple of old friends funning with each other
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Recent Examples of fun
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
In fact, there were a lot of pretty curiosities to ogle at, bursting with color and fun costume-party energy (note the many party hats).
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
As things heat up in the greater Orlando area, the winter event season winds down while new festivities help the community have fun in the sun.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Just a fun night and not stuffy at all.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
In fact, there were a lot of pretty curiosities to ogle at, bursting with color and fun costume-party energy (note the many party hats).
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Noun
It's said that nearly 11,000 gallons of water flow down the 60-foot mountain chute per minute, which makes for a fun ride to the pool at the bottom.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
As things heat up in the greater Orlando area, the winter event season winds down while new festivities help the community have fun in the sun.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Adjective
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There’s a tension between the update’s good intentions and the tendency of musical comedy to traffic in amusing caricatures.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Providing the voice of one of the many alien characters is Martin Scorsese, who has some amusing moments with his typically rapid-fire delivery as a nervous street food vendor whom Djarin pumps for information.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Robert and Susan founded the entertainment company Team Downey, which has produced Perry Mason, The Sympathizer, Play Dirty and more.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The podcast will explore how Latinos are leaving their imprint on the world of entertainment and beyond, from the emergence of young Hollywood talent to the global dominance of Latin music.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of small, sincere plays that are also very boring.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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This could be a top 10 running backs group in 2026 with McDaniel calling the plays.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Take a cleansing breath in the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounges stocked with herbal tea and snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This allows the brain to shift out of constant decision-making mode and into relaxation mode.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The incident wasn’t the first time Nixon caused a commotion on the House floor over redistricting.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The employees will either be able to reach out to the culprit to quiet things down, or could transfer you to another room if the commotion doesn’t quit.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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An unidentified man off camera joked that Barr already got in trouble over there, too.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Iyengar joked about the marketplace now offering over 100 different shades of white paint as an example of meaningless differentiation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Walking between Valmiermuiža, Labietis, Taka, and Nurme makes for one of the easiest and most enjoyable beer crawls in Europe.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Swing bike rack is ergonomically enjoyable and performs well mechanically.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Musical delight did not seem to be biologically endowed in quite the direct way people had assumed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The jingle has staying power — much to the delight of prolific thriller author James Patterson, who helped write the lyrics in his early career in advertising.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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