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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
Cnn, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The corals of Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico and other tropical areas provide over $3 billion a year in benefits – from sustaining marine ecosystems to recreation, including sport fishing.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2025
Just last year, highlights included Carey Mulligan in a black and white Balenciaga gown—a recreation of a vintage 1951 design from the house.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The Natural State's burgeoning outdoor recreation industry generated $7.3 billion in direct and indirect economic impact during 2023, per topline figures shared from a new report Monday.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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Last year, 28 sites in the system set a record for annual recreation visits.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The corals of Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico and other tropical areas provide over $3 billion a year in benefits – from sustaining marine ecosystems to recreation, including sport fishing.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2025
Just last year, highlights included Carey Mulligan in a black and white Balenciaga gown—a recreation of a vintage 1951 design from the house.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The Natural State's burgeoning outdoor recreation industry generated $7.3 billion in direct and indirect economic impact during 2023, per topline figures shared from a new report Monday.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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