recreational

Definition of recreationalnext

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Recent Examples of recreational The project will add to the 94 miles of trails maintained by Great Parks and complement nearby recreational destinations, including Avoca Trailhead, Bass Island and the Little Miami Golf Center. Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2024, that money was used to defeat a campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The 45-acre recreational facility, which opened in 2004, boasts eight softball fields overlaid with seven soccer fields, batting cages and two playgrounds. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Both routes hug the Huron River and showcase Dexter’s investment in recreational spaces and native habitat restoration. Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
  • The ultra-violent mayhem simply doesn’t fit well with such comic touches as Hank continuing to carry the parakeet in the birdcage around even while being chased by the bad guys and Ben experiencing a panic attack at an inopportune moment.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure has added a memorial honoring legendary comic artist/creator Jack Kirby.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • And that's where electric motorcycles can be genuinely entertaining.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Ohio estate has features that Swift appears to fancy — a grand staircase, an elegant dining room (with a butler’s pantry) for entertaining and a pool.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Their escapade leads not only to the creation of their island paradise, Moonrise Kingdom, but a humorous wild goose chase between Suzy’s parents, Sam’s Scout troop, and the island police chief.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When asked whether his dog has a favorite Bush song, Rossdale laughs before providing a humorous answer.
    Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • While clearing mobs of enemies can be fun, the combat really shines during the game’s many boss fights.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad provides a fun way to take in the autumn scenery, with plenty of family-friendly excursions on the schedule.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s an almost comical confidence to wearing several necklaces at once, particularly when each one has been customized to mean something.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Aston Martin should be well poised to fight for midfield positions during this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, something that just a race or two ago would’ve sounded comical.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • As Pierre looks back on filming, one of the most enjoyable parts of the episode was getting to work with the child actors, including Jayce Eiland and Cairo Cash Lee, who play the younger versions of John.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever the intent, the end result is a perversely enjoyable bit of schlock.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Some are quieter this year, some are almost ridiculous, but all of them share a strange sense of purpose.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Fashion history has a funny way of vindicating the people brave enough to look ridiculous.
    Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But that capacity to feel deeply, especially when that feeling is the heart-wrenching universal antic that is love, brings with it some degree of suffering.
    Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The spectacularly antic tale of originals and doubles, locals and outsiders, visually and philosophically lampoons the very concept of identity.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026

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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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