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Recent Examples of recreational
Major recreational uses include hiking, river access, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking and limited hiking.
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Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The new eligibility policy is not retroactive and does not apply to recreational sports programs.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
For these kinds of events, the owners can coordinate on-site chefs, wine tastings, and recreational games for children upon request.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Supporters of the project, including The Summit Church, which sits just north of the complex site, have said the dome would help to fill the demand for indoor recreational space during the winter months.
—Nathan Pilling
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The new eligibility policy is not retroactive and does not apply to recreational sports programs.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
For these kinds of events, the owners can coordinate on-site chefs, wine tastings, and recreational games for children upon request.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Supporters of the project, including The Summit Church, which sits just north of the complex site, have said the dome would help to fill the demand for indoor recreational space during the winter months.
—Nathan Pilling
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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Soder is a comic’s comic whose sharp observational style and affable demeanor has earned him a strong reputation on the club circuit.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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All joking aside, this Chris Columbus classic excels as a vehicle for Robin Williams' one-of-a-kind comic timing and vocal dexterity as his Daniel Hillard attempts to reintegrate with his family by way of heavy makeup and a silly voice.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given the final score, the announcers may have found the most entertaining action in the ballpark that night.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Maul and Devon's relationship is an entertaining tug-of-war; Lawson is a caf-loving lawman best described as well-meaning, but out of his element; and the inevitable arrival of Imperial forces (including two Inquisitors) quickly threatens disaster for both sides.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The abundance of light that Koestenbaum sheds on the rabbi is humorous, sure, but also humanistic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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The humorous contrast between his calm expression and his awkward position is what helped propel the clip across social media.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cheering on your favorite sports team while watching games from the couch is fun.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The locus of energy in My Lover, the Rabbi is not plot but comical, unhinged prose and extensive, psychoanalytic character readings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hannah said the online reaction had been comical.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because these interviews are edited and condensed, the parts of it that get cut out will retroactively make those parts of this present moment sort of ridiculous.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recently, despite their consistent and ridiculous denials, it was found that Iran had built numerous missiles capable of reaching all over Europe.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Or, indeed, anyone else’s, given its alluring but thoroughly peculiar jumble of comic, dramatic and generally antic tones, or the increasingly indeterminate target of its hollow social satire.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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