RE-CREATION Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

ˌre-krē-ˈā-shən

Definition of recreation

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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Recent Examples of recreation

Noun

The land is intended to accommodate a community arts center and an indoor sports and recreation facility. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 On most summer weekends, East Potomac Park was crowded with working-class families, many including someone employed in federal civil service, engaged in various forms of recreation at this fabulous park that sits on the Potomac. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 June 2026 Freedom250 is promising attendees an interactive experience at the state pavilions, from Michigan's mechanical milking cow to Florida's re-creation of a Spanish fort honoring explorer Juan Ponce de León. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreation

Noun

This is all without compromising the skin barrier, and offering a massaging action that enhances relaxation and turns a functional step into a spa-like treatment as a small wellness ritual.

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
During the pandemic, a relaxation of some rules governing online prescribing in the US gave companies an additional boost.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Noun

The partnership aims to create quality animation and family entertainment that will be launched on direct-to-audience platforms.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Yes; multiple dining options, casual entertainment, plenty of room to spread out, and easy transportation make this one of the easiest choices in Denali for kids.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

Noun

Of the Daise stick-on, Allure associate social media manager Katie Gunderman says her amusement with the accessory was short-lived.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards For an extra admission fee, the farm also offers amusement rides and carnival games.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

Firmware fun Flashing the firmware to the Arduino should be the easy part, but this is when things started falling apart for me.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Hotels in the area get in on the fun, too, like the Kennebunkport Inn, which places guests in the center of Dock Square and offers Prelude Tents featuring drinks and DJs.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

That includes investing in treatment and diversion programs that offer assistance to people struggling with addiction, community violence intervention programs, youth services, counseling and alternative response programs.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Clever architecture means that the hotel’s true scale—and make no mistake, this is a bells-and-whistles resort with enough diversions to keep guests occupied for weeks—is hidden until the final moment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of diversion

Noun

Not every worthwhile pursuit needs to become productive, profitable, or impressive.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Kikuchi makes Haru’s occasionally mortifying romantic pursuit both funny and affecting, embracing the character’s impulsive, sometimes ridiculous behavior without diminishing the depth of her loss.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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