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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business
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as in sport
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting
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as in restoration
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Recent Examples of recreation
Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
In his latest show, there is a focus on respite and recreation — powerful states of being that are often only afforded to those in higher socioeconomic brackets.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The lower level was finished in 2023 and has an exercise room, a wine cellar, an entertainment area, a recreation space for children, a craft room and an additional bedroom with a full bath.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Climbers are now working with the National Park Service to help strike a balance between the protection of outdoor recreation and the preservation of our natural resources.
—Lynn Hill, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025
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The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies provides an excellent overview of the Banff region’s mountain ethos through exhibits that explore art, history, nature, outdoor recreation and more.
—Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
In his latest show, there is a focus on respite and recreation — powerful states of being that are often only afforded to those in higher socioeconomic brackets.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The lower level was finished in 2023 and has an exercise room, a wine cellar, an entertainment area, a recreation space for children, a craft room and an additional bedroom with a full bath.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Climbers are now working with the National Park Service to help strike a balance between the protection of outdoor recreation and the preservation of our natural resources.
—Lynn Hill, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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