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Recent Examples of recreational
Sportsmen’s groups generally connect recreational shooters and hunters, and at the congressional level the caucus is bipartisan.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Given that its original purpose was more functional than recreational, food onboard was long an afterthought.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
For businesses operating under recreational licenses, however, the impact may be limited.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Since recreational marijuana sales began in 2014, the number of companies holding medical licenses has steadily declined.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Given that its original purpose was more functional than recreational, food onboard was long an afterthought.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
For businesses operating under recreational licenses, however, the impact may be limited.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Since recreational marijuana sales began in 2014, the number of companies holding medical licenses has steadily declined.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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The comic collaboration between Tarantino and the Eisner-Award winning comic creator Wagner created great hopes for a movie at the time.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Although based on the 2014 comic series co-written by Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner, the untitled movie will revolve around a new story.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The backup competition should be entertaining to watch throughout training camp and the preseason.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fascist propaganda exists to cover up reality and present a glorious, entertaining show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The humorous spot is part of a year-long effort by Disney to get audiences enthusiastic about its Super Bowl plans.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the Lions should be fun to watch and competitive as long as Dan Campbell is still their head coach.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wembanyama looked like Wemby with seven blocks and a number of comical dunks.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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All the films are affectionate, most are light-hearted and often comical.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the annals of English football, this shoots close to the top of the list of ridiculous moments, along with Troy Deeney’s mad goal for Watford in the Championship play-offs in 2013 and Sergio Aguero’s Premier League title-winning strike for Manchester City in 2012.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ridiculous Ballroom lawsuit, brought by a woman walking her dog, who has absolutely No Standing to bring such a suit, must be dropped, immediately.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over the next six years, the show was a stage for Hall’s infectious energy, his antic personality, probing interview style, party atmosphere, his own authenticity and ability to book guests.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The movie’s antic humor evokes the international Fluxus movement of the nineteen-sixties and seventies, which made political arguments through outrageous absurdity.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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