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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
The sales pitch: making things easy for parents and fun for their kids.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
It’s supposed to be fun, especially for the best players in the world who have already experienced satisfying levels of success this season.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But John was a lot of fun this year and then of course he’s got a girlfriend this year.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
The sales pitch: making things easy for parents and fun for their kids.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The shuttles were always conveniently available to take us around the property, with friendly, fun drivers who taught us some Jamaican phrases.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
It’s supposed to be fun, especially for the best players in the world who have already experienced satisfying levels of success this season.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fun
Noun
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Red Sea Global Elsewhere in the island resort will be more luxury residences, at least some of which will be made from timber, as well as a market, retail spaces, entertainment areas, a golf course, and a 115-berth marina.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The game figured to turn testy after all the physical play between both teams, and things got heated between Powell and Jamal Murray in the third quarter.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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For the Heat, there has been the sometimes play of Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Each packet of Off Duty contains a gentle dose (5mg THC + 5mg CBD), ensuring a soothing state of calm and relaxation.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.—
Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also amusing is Fiona Glascott as Lady Violet, an old acquaintance of Sherlock’s who specializes officially in schooling young ladies like Clara to join British high society and unofficially in casting her imperious judgment everywhere.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Whalen video used audio of Hemphill joking about the possibility of activists getting arrested for removing the Pride flag.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several users joked about the situation, with one user posting a photo of the Spotify logo on top of a grave.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Growing up, in San Diego, Mary Faith Casey could easily access delight.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Heat came up short in the first two games of the first-round Eastern Conference series.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In his postseason career, Barkov has 19 goals and 62 points in 73 games.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fun. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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