RE-CREATION Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən

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as in relaxation

activity engaged in to amuse oneself decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation

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as in entertainment

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon

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as in amusement

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business

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as in sport

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting

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Outdoor recreation improves mental health and cognitive clarity, strengthens immune and heart function and supports healthy childhood development through free and exploratory play. —

Jessica Turner, USA Today, 1 June 2026 One of the beauty mogul's many (many) Halloween costumes in 2019 was this spot-on Marilyn recreation done for V magazine. —

Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

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But many come to see a show at the Blackfriars Playhouse, a re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Their gauzy re-creation of lower Manhattan in the 1990s — with the piles of trash that actually lined the streets at the time carefully removed — is dreamy and likely to stir nostalgic thoughts about Sex and the City, Felicity, and even Eyes Wide Shut. —

Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreation

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The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Guests can look forward to an all-day dining restaurant, a bar and lounge, and a stunning rooftop pool and bar designed for ultimate relaxation.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026