recreative

as in entertaining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreative
Adjective
  • Not surprisingly, the results were mixed - although the rougher singing moments were just as entertaining as the better ones.
    Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Who made allowing goals every bit as entertaining as stopping them?
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The latter character ushers in a stiff but amusing Mark Cuban cameo.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Fleury gave a typically amusing answer when asked about the chants of one more year.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.
    Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Uncertainty around how organized Invest 94L will become is still high, but increasingly hospitable atmospheric conditions and plenty of warm water fuel give it potential to develop.
    Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Plush or Stuffed Animal Every great Boo Basket starts with something soft, comforting, and a little bit whimsical.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
  • As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.
    Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These cheerful yellow dishes remind us of our grandparents’ tablescapes with colorful arrays of roasted vegetables and desserts filled with fresh berries.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Garden statues peeking from behind planters, a vintage wheelbarrow brimming with fall blooms, or even cheerful pinwheels catching the autumn breeze can add charm.
    Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Spaniard suffered a small ankle injury last week and didn’t look entirely comfortable on court as his opponent seized on the opportunity.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Robes are the best way to stay comfortable and cozy at home, especially during the holidays.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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