1
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 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 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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
One of those experiences is a lot more fun than the other.
—Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 May 2025
All 2, 3 and 4 wheel riders are welcome for a fun day of riding in the area.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
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Noun
The aforementioned trolling isn’t the first time 50 poked fun at the father-of-seven’s ongoing trial.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
One of those experiences is a lot more fun than the other.
—Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 28 May 2025
Adjective
His looks were worthy of a leading man—but way more fun, and entirely unpredictable.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 May 2025
All 2, 3 and 4 wheel riders are welcome for a fun day of riding in the area.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Noun
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And yet, for many, that's a price worth paying to have Central Park in your backyard, the Met as your local museum, and Broadway-caliber talent for regular entertainment.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Joe Marchese, a veteran ad exec and investor who once headed up sales at Fox Networks Group, has joined the board of directors at live entertainment firm Breakaway.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Just because the owner voted to outlaw the play doesn’t mean Johnson won’t consider it.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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More specifically, the play follows two twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated from each other in a shipwreck.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Here, guests will find nail therapy rooms with zero-gravity chairs, a hydro therapy room, a med-spa room, and a relaxation room.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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The Pisces moon cools your jets, setting the stage for relaxation and reflection.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?' Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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While there is something amusing about the sight of a bear climbing in like a person hitching a ride, the aftermath of a bear finding its way into your car is rarely a laughing matter.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The vibrant 90-minute play that kicked off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025-26 season on Thursday night, is filled with funny lines, dancing, amusing characters and the joyful celebration of life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Nikki Glaser did joke that the secret to longevity as an artist is to never age, and these women are the living (and dancing) proof.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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In order to resolve the problem, Biel jokes about using apple turnovers as a memory device to stay on script.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But turtles were seen popping their heads above the lake surface to the delight of many.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 Hollyhocks are quintessential cottage garden plants, with showy blooms standing tall in the garden all summer long to the delight of pollinators and gardeners alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The best players in the history of the game won at the highest level, with deep playoff runs and titles along the way.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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His three-run home run in the fourth inning gave them the lead, and a two-RBI double in the Cubs’ four-run sixth tied the game.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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