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
Daily News, 25 May 2026
To be in the beginning and the end of it was fun.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
In each episode off-the-hook dishes lead to in-depth conversations that are fueled by flavor, fun and even a little competition.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
During its four-day run, Fleet Week drew thousands of people to its main expo area in front of the battleship USS Iowa to meet with sailors and Marines, tour Navy and Coast Guard ships, and take in plenty of live music and other fun events — such as the Galley Wars and a dodgeball tournament.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
To be in the beginning and the end of it was fun.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Noun
Meet with coaches, try a new sport and have fun.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
In each episode off-the-hook dishes lead to in-depth conversations that are fueled by flavor, fun and even a little competition.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Adjective
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One of the more amusing parts of the fallout from Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship announcement has been the race among cast members and corporations to cash in on it.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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The sharp comedy follows their meetings over the course of the school year, revealing the micro-aggressions, class distinctions, and prejudices of the council members, which Spector addresses with clever, amusing insight.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Joe Kottke Joe Kottke is an assignment editor at NBC News covering domestic news, including politics, immigration, crime, entertainment and severe weather.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Nevertheless, California remains the home to the tech sector, entertainment industry, and an agricultural economy that feeds the country.—
Doug Mccauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Standing on third base in the bottom of the sixth inning in a tie game, the senior had only one thought if the ball was put into play.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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And the girls made the plays behind us.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Some owners choose to rent out their properties, while others prefer to keep their space all to themselves, returning frequently for a bit of rest and relaxation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The economic reality is that, despite Putin’s tough guy bluster and despite higher oil and gas prices as well as the unwise relaxation of energy sanctions on Russia, Putin’s house of cards is still more vulnerable than many realize.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Winnetka’s Village Council put an end to the latest commotion over its lakefront by opposing a project that would build chain-link fencing for dogs on Centennial Beach.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Others joked about returning to the Catholic Church after a lifetime of agnosticism and atheism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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At SoxFest in January, Martin joked about having the longest tenure of any Sox player.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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What some of us don’t always love, though, is the less enjoyable, mundane, and time-consuming task of food preparation.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Much like Hawaii and Vietnam, the Philippines is well known for culinary delights born of colonization.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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But there were more delights above ground with the two pools, and the Krug Champagne terrace on the rooftop, offering a different but no less necessary kind of therapy.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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