recreative

as in entertaining

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Adjective
  • During their coffee chat, moderated by Broma Bakery founder, Sarah Fennel, the two discussed their debut cookbook, Party People, and all of their top entertaining advice.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Photo booth There is a reason why photo booths complete with entertaining props and various backdrops are so popular.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Judging by the amusing premiere episode, there is some potential to the motley crew of this government service.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The other twist is that Noelle is addicted to a podcast (performed by Adwa Alasiri) that dishes out both true crime stories and helpful makeup tips, an amusing combination of gloss and gore.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And though the interiors are truly the star of the show here, don’t forget to peer through the floor-to-ceiling windows; views of Arthur’s Seat serve as a soothing balm.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Designed with wellness in mind, the center’s architecture and amenities, such as natural lighting and soothing environments, aim to support both medical and emotional health.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
    Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The bedding’s calming, neutral gray tone is a great fit for a range of decor styles, from minimalistic to modern.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Vacherot triumphed 6-3, 6-4, to reach his first ATP final at tour level, moving one match away from capping one of the most extraordinary performances of the year, in the part of the season most hospitable to the unexpected.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Owner and innkeeper John Lavin took over the three-story home, built in 1890, in 2021, and the property continues to charm guests with its creative design, hospitable amenities, and home-away-from-home atmosphere.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Break out the slow-cooker for this warm and comforting chili that serves six and stars turkey.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Recent changes are less comforting for Putin.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Companies such as OpenAI fine-tune the models behind modern chatbots not just to imitate existing writing, but to use the particularly bland and cheerful style that any chatbot user recognizes.
    Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, consider small chairs or stools that can easily be moved and/or repainted to create a cheerful gathering spot, suggests Westbrook.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Advance fiber recovery processes and high-quality spinning ensure the fabric is durable, comfortable and maintains an authentic denim look.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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