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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2
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
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Kelly Killoren Bensimon and 2025 CineHealth Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Selma Blair have some fun backstage at the 2025 CineHealth International Film and Video Festival.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
The rise of digital assets forces studios to balance fun and finance.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The Cut re-launched a fun literary letter last October.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Kelly Killoren Bensimon and 2025 CineHealth Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Selma Blair have some fun backstage at the 2025 CineHealth International Film and Video Festival.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Lingering summer weather can mean more time for fun at the beach, and more time for crops to grow.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
The rise of digital assets forces studios to balance fun and finance.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Adjective
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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DeMarco was also entetaining with his amusing banter in between songs while encouraging his New York fans to clap and wave their arms.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The move, prompted by backlash from affiliate owners and FCC pressure, has sparked outrage across the entertainment industry.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, however, Biglari’s criticism of Cracker Barrel was reignited after the company’s $133 million investment in Punch Bowl Social, a bar and entertainment concept, in 2019, failed during the pandemic.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of who is to blame for the play, the Chiefs' offense in totality has not looked anything resembling the team that made it to the Super Bowl just last year.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Krylon has chosen Matte Coffee Bean, an earthy brown that the company says signals relaxation and wellness.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Given that this is south Florida, there’s a heavy focus on wellness and relaxation, with many of the amenities playing to those who care deeply about their health and fitness.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oprah Winfrey, who popped up earlier in the week at Ralph Lauren's fashion show, caused quite the commotion with her appearance at Christian Siriano's runway show Friday.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, the commotion was enough to startle the bear.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Below, how late-night hosts Meyers, Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Fallon reacted to — and joked about — Kimmel’s suspension.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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The message comes just a few days after Durant and his agent Rich Kleiman joked about the predicament at CNBC's Game Plan conference in Los Angeles.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This bike is meant to move, whether to speed through a commute, push an exercise ride a bit farther, or tackle that one hill that ruins your otherwise enjoyable route.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
20 Sep. 2025
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Striving to be a hub for a high quality, affordable, and enjoyable vaping, the shop expanded into the CBD market in 2019 and is now focused on being a shop for all vapers.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chef Anand Singh, formerly of Arbol at the Five-Star Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, guides diners through Indian cooking techniques with dishes that surprise and delight.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Barbecue fans can now sample these stylish delights 50% more often, for as of Labor Day weekend Barbs accomplished a long-time goal and is now open on Fridays as well as Saturdays and Sundays.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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