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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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
For more information and updates about winter recreation offered through the Naperville Park District, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Located across from Will Rogers Beach, the community was created in 1963 and has approximately 250 homes on the property along with amenities like a club house and a recreation center.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
Contemporary veils are small and manageable—more a nod to the original piece than a full recreation—often attached to delicate headbands for seamless wear.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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The set of 375-ml bottles comes in a wooden display case with retro recreations of the original labels and cartons that include cut-outs that doctors once used to write whiskey prescriptions.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
For more information and updates about winter recreation offered through the Naperville Park District, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Located across from Will Rogers Beach, the community was created in 1963 and has approximately 250 homes on the property along with amenities like a club house and a recreation center.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
Contemporary veils are small and manageable—more a nod to the original piece than a full recreation—often attached to delicate headbands for seamless wear.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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