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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreative
Adjective
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The collection is by Hudson Grace, a home decor and entertaining brand that also has their own line of signature-scented candles, soaps, and cleaning products.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025 -
Although during one segment of the show something felt a bit off in the air, her captivating optimism kept the show going and entertaining.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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But beneath their soothing prompts lie important questions: How effective are these tools?—
Pooja Shree Chettiar,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Warm and deeply hospitable, with some of the best food in the world and a flourishing art and design scene, the country's capital is a great place to visit any time.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Most people think of Madison as the Wisconsin city most hospitable to cyclists but the state’s largest city is making strides.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Dogs also tend to be more comfortable with grinding than clipping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Her biggest hope is that others begin to feel more comfortable with grief and the healing process.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Mike Patrick, the amiable play-by-play man who called NFL games and ACC basketball contests during his 36 years at ESPN, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tuesday, June 17 On this family call, no one was joyous.—
Talla Mountjoy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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With the sunset pushed back past 10 p.m., there’s plenty of time to pedal around on a bike, drink natural wine on the waterfront between swims, and take in the effortless cool and always joyous vibes of the country.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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