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Adjective
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Having a comfortable outdoor space is essential for relaxing and entertaining guests.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026 -
This is an important skill for anyone who, like Fuqua, aims to make big and broadly entertaining films, and therefore needs to persuade executives to fund them and stars to appear in them.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each episode features amusing sit-downs with students from Brooklyn Elementary School in Comox, British Columbia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Director Scott Ellis understands all this, and thus the admirably specific physical business and slurred verbosity in his gently outré revival really makes for quite the amusing diversion.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That warm soothing voice of yours is missed.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its calming, subtly sweet and earthy-yet-spicy fragrance changes the dynamic of any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Herbal options like chamomile may offer mild calming effects as well.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Smith incorporated Federal Express in 1971 in Little Rock, then moved the company to the hospitable and more centrally located Memphis International Airport.—
John Beifuss,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The public beach at Siesta Key is hospitable with its large parking lot and concession stands for refreshing drinks and bites.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pancakes are fluffy, soft and chewy, the sausage is comforting and the biscuit is probably one of the best in Charlotte.—
Shindy Chen
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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This quick-cooking protein is the foundation of so many comforting meals—spaghetti sauce, meatloaf, casseroles, meatballs, tacos, and of course, burgers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, Grohl has been in the news for less cheerful reasons.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Palace created little, with a functional midfield failing to break the lines and play balls in behind a defence that was comfortable sitting relatively deep.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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