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Recent Examples of recreational
The beach was a major recreational spot for Black residents during segregation and had live performances from Fats Domino, Irma Thomas and Nat King Cole, according to the city.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
These writers had a lot of work, the explosive growth enabled the company to go on a buying spree, purchasing such other recreational companies as Mercury, still part of today’s company.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
With the rise in recreational running, especially the popularity of the Boston Marathon in the company’s hometown, a demand for running sneakers spurred incredible growth.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The Clubhouse lineup has served as one of the key silhouettes for On tennis, already with a Pro version launched in spring 2024, an on-court version directed toward beginner and recreational players.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
These writers had a lot of work, the explosive growth enabled the company to go on a buying spree, purchasing such other recreational companies as Mercury, still part of today’s company.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
With the rise in recreational running, especially the popularity of the Boston Marathon in the company’s hometown, a demand for running sneakers spurred incredible growth.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The Clubhouse lineup has served as one of the key silhouettes for On tennis, already with a Pro version launched in spring 2024, an on-court version directed toward beginner and recreational players.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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That’s what made Val’s comic genius even more impressive.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The comic dial display is housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case and paired with a brown nubuck leather strap with green stitching and green edge paint.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An otherwise entertaining year became quite messy in the final stages and ended on a sour note.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Comments Murder is the final course during a state dinner with foreign dignitaries on The Residence, a deliciously entertaining new murder mystery from Shondaland.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The book often details in a humorous way how his upbringing affected his many relationships — both romantically and professionally.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Director Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman) is a more stylish, grounded and even humorous take than the over-the-top 1987 movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the hero and Richard Dawson as a villainous TV show host.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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This wooden and metal Happy Easter porch sign, on sale for $28.99 at Michael's, is carrot-shaped for a fun addition to your Easter decoration.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Grey’s Memorable Moments View List Also, Blue is pretty fun, so wasn’t Winston’s instruction not to talk at the baseball game kinda… mean?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The comical timing of his dismissal saw Fluminense left without a coach before many other teams had even started their first league game.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Other pages of the menu are comical and sometimes a turnoff with graphic sketches of rattlesnake, kangaroo and buffalo, calling attention to dishes made with these unfortunate species.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This hate against transgender people is so ridiculous.—
John Russell,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even in witnessing how ridiculous — and dangerous — the rivalry is, Cherry ultimately isn’t brave enough to make a change.—
Maggie Fremont,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Thus begins an exhausting, antic season of searching.—
Alexandra Tanner,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The son is his father’s fiendish double, an antic, self-loathing imp who, loudly proclaiming his adoration of Eli-Leizer, makes a mockery of him.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Six books offer readers armchair travel, amusing characters, and a dash of history.—
Yvonne Zipp,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thankfully, in the case of Mark, the reality proved to be something much more amusing.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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