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Recent Examples of recreational
Explore hiking, sightseeing, and recreational options outside the park boundaries.
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Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
It's also approved for recreational use.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
An update to Memorial Park recreational facilities.
—Joe Panella, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The Catholic Church’s work with young people in Italy largely relies on oratories, parish spaces where children and teenagers gather after school for sports and recreational activities.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
It's also approved for recreational use.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
An update to Memorial Park recreational facilities.
—Joe Panella, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The Catholic Church’s work with young people in Italy largely relies on oratories, parish spaces where children and teenagers gather after school for sports and recreational activities.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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However, in 1991, Friedmann, now twenty-two, robbed a comic-book store and then tried to steal trading cards from a Kroger supermarket.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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O’Hara was one of the most celebrated comic actresses of her generation.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So far, the series has been excellent, serving the dual purpose of entertaining patrons with high-quality displays, while at the same time giving Coloradans an opportunity to see some examples of how millions of dollars in public arts funding are being channeled into acquisitions.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Townsend, who captured the ATX doubles title with partner Storm Hunter later in the day to the delight of her friend and Olympic sprint champion Gabby Thomas, made her first WTA semifinal and final, but has become one of the most entertaining doubles players on the planet.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a humorous Facebook post earlier this week, the South Fulton Police Department, based in Metro Atlanta, claimed people were calling them about the public spat.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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Even though there are at least one hundred people on this floor, colorful cubicle walls, and plenty of humorous art (a mug shot of Bill Gates from his arrest in Albuquerque is a favorite), the room is disturbingly quiet.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Skiing – particularly family skiing – is meant to be fun.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The high-energy space has a fun and youthful vibe, but the hubbub and music that leaks from it into the open-plan restaurants surrounding the Piazza can spoil their ambience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After a two-hour tale of comical deception, betrayal, emotional cruelty, insensitivity and obliviousness, the audience is expected to swallow a message of caring and community.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Olga Khazan tackles this challenge for herself with a determination that’s both comical and admirable.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But large numbers across income levels also say larger expenses and the cost of things associated with an enjoyable life — including taking a weeklong vacation — are out of reach.—
Isabelle Gibson,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Swapping out your sponge not only cuts down on germs but also keeps dish suds smelling fresh and pleasant, a small comfort that makes the daily dishwashing routine a bit more enjoyable.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Across the eight-episode series, things move from the ridiculous to the sublime.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The film is afraid to be ridiculous, when in fact ridiculousness should be the animating spirit of most successful studio horror.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Or, indeed, anyone else’s, given its alluring but thoroughly peculiar jumble of comic, dramatic and generally antic tones, or the increasingly indeterminate target of its hollow social satire.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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