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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreative
Adjective
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Beautiful glassware/barware and accessories for a table or entertaining space are still strong sellers.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025 -
Instead, Stratton has noticeably regressed as WWE Women’s Champion after a very entertaining run as Ms. Money in the Bank.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Also amusing is Fiona Glascott as Lady Violet, an old acquaintance of Sherlock’s who specializes officially in schooling young ladies like Clara to join British high society and unofficially in casting her imperious judgment everywhere.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their look and feeling are soothing and sublime, thanks to the deft hand of noted Spanish interior designer Pilar García-Nieto.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some models serve purely to create a soothing ambiance, acting as night lights for children, whereas others can be educational tools with accurate renderings of the night sky indoors.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kennedy could fire the task force and appoint members more hospitable to his agenda or impose his own decisions, experts said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These minimalist interior designers skillfully incorporate clean lines and neutral palettes to devise interiors that are comfortable and highly functional.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The retired central banker had never run for public office before, and Canadian commentators have praised him for doing the barest basics of campaigning, such as taking photos with voters and being comfortable in crowds.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The fine lighting, thick tablecloths, settings and stemware are first class, and the waitstaff, since my last visit a few years back, is now measurably improved in its amiable professionalism.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As was the case with Porro weeks before, the Emirates boomed with joyous applause.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the joyous atmosphere suddenly changed as gunshots sounded across the serene park.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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