recreative

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His recreative moments in his later years have been, however, more taken up with flyfishing, a sport of which he has always been fond.

From Time Magazine Archive

The most fruitful road to Joseph seems to be, as the Rev. Edington noted, one combining "good, serious Bible study and some recreative imagination."

From Time Magazine Archive

Plumping for a thoroughly progressive program, the commission proposed that highschool studies be built around five cores of human activity�language arts; social relations; home and vocational arts; creative and recreative arts; nature, mathematics and science.

From Time Magazine Archive

The minister, Mr. McNutt, in a religious spirit so well supplied the recreative life needed in the community, that the community has been made whole.

From The Evolution of the Country Community A Study in Religious Sociology by Wilson, Warren H. (Warren Hugh)

To derive the greatest amount of good from exercise, it must be combined with amusement, and be made pleasureable and recreative.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.