as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
there were so many fun things to do at summer camp that the kids really hated to leave
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
theme parks with their rides, shows, and games are great fun for the whole family
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2
as in play
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously
when I said that playing the piano like that could get you arrested, I only said it in fun
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3
as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
came outside to where we were playing touch football and joined the fun
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4
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the fun really began when the deer broke out of its pen and started wandering down the street
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as in to joke
to make jokes
just a couple of old friends funning with each other
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fun people
fun appetizers
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Recent Examples of fun
Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Think of yourself as someone who makes our social media family a safe and fun place for everybody, that early job description read.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
This movie lets people tap back into that fun childhood stuff that everybody remembers and relives as an adult.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
One of the fun parts of playing Delta Green is never knowing who to trust.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Think of yourself as someone who makes our social media family a safe and fun place for everybody, that early job description read.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The pinkish-coral horizon of the morning had given way to a bright cobalt sky, and as the chopper descended after the fun ride, Ted and I were ready for terra firma, eager to sit down for lunch.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
This movie lets people tap back into that fun childhood stuff that everybody remembers and relives as an adult.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Adjective
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More Getty Images What made his Saturday round at Sedgefield Country Club more amusing was the birdie surge.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also, the British themselves are generally strange and amusing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to the video platform, those eligible to apply for the relief funds include not only YouTube creators but also editors, writers and other industry professionals who work in the broader entertainment industry.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There was no mention of when the play area might open, and a Fun City representative didn't immediately respond to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's inquiry.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each hunter class offers a unique play style that empowers players with signature abilities.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These 10 items help create a sanctuary that reduces stress and promotes relaxation.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Practicing answers, rehearsing entry and exit routines, and using relaxation techniques can help candidates present calmer faces during interviews.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.—
Gabe Whisnant
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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She’s been booed in stadiums, joked at by mainstream media, and roasted online to the extent that both the NFL and high-profile players have publicly defended her right to attend.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Speaking to Variety from his home in the mountains of Idaho, Glenn jokes about the world-spanning nature of the nomination.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family lived modestly on a street in central Edinburgh that was full of delights for a curious child.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Strawberry hit his 252 home runs with the Mets in 1,109 games over eight seasons.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 52-year-old teaches youth confidence, discipline and focus through the game of golf.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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