1
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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3
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 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 to joke
to make jokes
just a couple of old friends funning with each other
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fun people
fun appetizers
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Recent Examples of fun
John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Consider this ‘tree’ style one for a fun twist that won’t take up a lot of space.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Noun
Less gritty than the usual Lippman fare, but great fun with her meticulous attention to character.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Adjective
And while losing is never fun, especially when the stumble comes at the final hurdle, that pain didn't break the Eagles.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Consider this ‘tree’ style one for a fun twist that won’t take up a lot of space.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Noun
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Despite the great Roger Ebert’s own glowing review, many of his contemporaries couldn’t all see of its greatness, with many dismissing it as nonsense or mere shock entertainment.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Lifestyle can cover everything from dating, drama, entertainment, gossip, fashion, style, and cultural commentary to reaction videos and hotel reviews.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
Noun
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During a game against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, Cunningham started a brawl between the two teams after several physical plays against Clark.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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In addition to his offense, the Marlins got some stellar defensive plays, including two back-to-back in the third inning.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The Spa will feature eight treatment rooms, dry saunas, two relaxation lounges with a double-sided fireplace overlooking the orchard, an additional 1,500 square-foot terrace with a year-round outdoor heated mineral spa, a meditation garden, and a dedicated spa fire pit.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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An English cocker spaniel named Mango, from the United Kingdom, was just enjoying a moment of relaxation with his mom when things took a bizarre turn, leaving internet users in stitches.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Press became aware of West’s presence when there was a loud commotion outside the courtroom and a figure in a white-on-white denim outfit was spotted entering the public entrance at the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Sharina Martin is Renee, an editor at the print magazine version of HGTV who buys into the whole Diane experience, professionally and personally, and does it with a sharp amusing stylishness.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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In an amusing send-up of Hollywood's penchant for making reboot characters related to original franchise players, the trailers also introduce children of George Kennedy's Ed Hocken and Simpson's Nordberg, the former of which is played by Paul Water Hauser.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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The recipe in question is for tortellini and Sinatra isn’t joking—in 1965, concerned citizens of Italy drafted a document to describe the proper method for preparing this pasta, which was eventually registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Bologna, the hometown of tortellini.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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No elbows on the dinner table (my mom would joke that this was rule #485), always eat your vegetables, and wait till everyone has their food before digging in.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
Noun
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The 6-foot-1 guard, who has a 6-6 wingspan, averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists during 36 games but saw his scoring jump to 16.1 points when he was inserted into the starting lineup for the last 15 contests to help Michigan State reach the Elite Eight.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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In November, Sudeikis took Otis to the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Orlando Magic in L.A.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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