recreative

as in entertaining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreative
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
  • For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Dress comfortably: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
  • Madueke’s ability to play on the left could also help Arsenal, but that may come down to whether Arteta is comfortable playing a left-footer on that side.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shortly after, Smoke and Stack open their new establishment, and the party starts as a joyous occasion.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • The Lunar New Year, a joyous celebration observed across East Asia, marks the beginning of spring on the lunisolar calendar.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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