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Recent Examples of recreational
Unmatched Sports & Recreation Facilities Active travelers keen to work up a sweat, take note: likely no other resort on the planet rivals Forte Village in terms of both sports and recreational programming and facilities.
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Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Thomas and her nine-year-old pitbull mix, Finch, participated in the study, hoping to put their years of recreational scent work to good use.
—Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The authorization funded $7.7 million in projects, including a boat launch in Ashland and several other recreational plans throughout the state.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Cannabis sales in Michigan began to plateau around August 2024, coinciding with the launch of Ohio’s recreational market.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Thomas and her nine-year-old pitbull mix, Finch, participated in the study, hoping to put their years of recreational scent work to good use.
—Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The authorization funded $7.7 million in projects, including a boat launch in Ashland and several other recreational plans throughout the state.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Cannabis sales in Michigan began to plateau around August 2024, coinciding with the launch of Ohio’s recreational market.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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The film’s plot pulls inspiration from the comic storyline of the same name.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 Aug. 2025
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One feature of Spark’s comic genius is her ability to come up with screwball storylines that recapitulate our hapless drift toward final judgment.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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Carpenter was the epitome of poise, delivering an energetic and entertaining performance on stage while controlling the moment with a quick wit between songs.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Heading outside, the open-plan sports deck is designed for lounging, dining, and entertaining, the sun deck offers space for relaxing at anchor, and the sea deck is geared toward water sports.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Donkey provided comic relief, pathos and friendship to Shrek, with the film praised for its humorous twist on fairy-tale tropes.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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This humorous and heartfelt novel traces a decade in the couple’s life together — and Coralie’s own journey toward self-discovery.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Transitioning your snack lineup is always a fun way to celebrate the arrival of a new season, and the ALDI Finds aisle is about to be bursting with pumpkin spice, maple, caramel, and apple.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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When Weed Guy showed up at the party, that could be fun.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite the serious circumstances, their investigation still leaves room for Charles' comical bad acting, Oliver's zest to make a great podcast, Mabel's ability to teach them both some Gen Z lingo — and, of course, the murder board.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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An adaptation of a Stephen King short story, The Monkey is led by Theo James playing a pair of twins who are haunted by a toy that causes freak, almost comical, deaths.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The video wraps with a ridiculous post-credits scene from the wedding reception, featuring Sheeran in a full wedding dress, totally committed to the waltz choreography.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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These movies are brilliantly written, but above all will do anything to get a laugh, no matter how silly, how absurd, how ridiculous — how stupid.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some musicians from that antic time who spread into whole other areas of music, notably dance pop artist Moby, got their start in Connecticut punk bands.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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Daniel Pemberton’s lively musical score adds to the antic fun.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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More Getty Images What made his Saturday round at Sedgefield Country Club more amusing was the birdie surge.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also, the British themselves are generally strange and amusing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 July 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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