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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fun people
fun appetizers
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Recent Examples of fun
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
My mission is to empower people to implement a regular creative practice in their life as part of a holistic lifestyle that also is fun and creatively enriching.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 June 2025
So that opportunity became more and more real to me, and viable, and fun and gratifying, and certainly lucrative.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
The office has televisions in the ceilings, headphones and other means to make a visit pleasant and fun, including a friendly staff.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
My mission is to empower people to implement a regular creative practice in their life as part of a holistic lifestyle that also is fun and creatively enriching.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Noun
On Saturday, June 28, the Kylie Cosmetics founder shared a round-up of photos on Instagram, which featured her, alongside sister Kendall Jenner and mom Kris Jenner, having fun in Venice.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 June 2025
So that opportunity became more and more real to me, and viable, and fun and gratifying, and certainly lucrative.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Adjective
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The amusing interaction comes a few days after Plum appeared to urge referees to give Clark, 23-years-old, a technical foul for stepping onto the court during the Sparks' game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, June 26.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Although many other theories were quite amusing on social media.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Or the explosive growth of the experiential economy across sectors like sports, wellness, and entertainment.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Movistar Plus+ must be the home of fiction, entertainment, and sports.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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One of Netflix’s big movie plays for July is the sequel to its very silly but very fun action fantasy film The Old Guard.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Doubling up on tight ends is a curious play by Pittsburgh considering Rodgers is among the league's lowest in targeting that position — roughly 20% of his passes go to TEs, sixth-lowest among active QBs, according to Sports Illustrated.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Several studies suggest that showers provide fertile ground for relaxation and free association—keys for creativity.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
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For relaxation, the Mokara Spa offers massages and body treatments, while the heated rooftop pool provides a serene escape with city views.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
Verb
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There were a lot of pranks, joking and just overall funny stuff that went on behind the scenes in or around the lunchroom.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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But whether with Felix or on her own, Jessica is a bit all over the map, with her behavior frequently feeling like it’s meant to meet the needs of a particular scene or joke rather than as a consistent throughline for the season.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Despite stirring up trouble in front of the camera, Rashad has been a dream to work with, much to the delight of her millennial co-stars.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Players can be added or subtracted between now and the game, but that doesn't mean some players weren't snubbed from the original rosters.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The Red Sox put the game out of reach in the bottom of the eighth on solo homers by Ceddanne Rafaela and Romy Gonzalez.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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