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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously
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as in recreation
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
what do you do for entertainment in this town?
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Recent Examples of entertainment
The documents linked dozens of prominent people in entertainment, business, politics and academia to Epstein – but not to his criminal activities.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Hilton Garden Inn, 350 W. Chestnut St. Located in the entertainment district, this rooftop restaurant in downtown Louisville has three distinctive atmospheres — the open kitchen restaurant, swanky lounge, and rooftop bar.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
Monica was spending the day with her son, her cousin, his wife and their daughter in Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and entertainment district.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 12 July 2025
Or the explosive growth of the experiential economy across sectors like sports, wellness, and entertainment.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Hilton Garden Inn, 350 W. Chestnut St. Located in the entertainment district, this rooftop restaurant in downtown Louisville has three distinctive atmospheres — the open kitchen restaurant, swanky lounge, and rooftop bar.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
Monica was spending the day with her son, her cousin, his wife and their daughter in Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and entertainment district.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 12 July 2025
Or the explosive growth of the experiential economy across sectors like sports, wellness, and entertainment.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The program also helps support the state's 94,000 outdoor recreation jobs and $24 billion forestry economy, according to the program's research.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The new regulations include a diversion program that refers first-time violators to an online safety course.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Twenty years later, grant funding from the Department of Justice has set up 61 treatment courts and 30 diversion programs across Wisconsin.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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However, voters weren’t enthusiastic about losing green tax credits, opposing the end of consumer credits for electric vehicle purchases, and business credits for wind, solar, and nuclear energy production.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Because of this, many folks will accidentally prune away flower buds in winter, resulting in poor flower production come summer.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Her subsequent revenge looks as fun and swift as the most righteous robbery.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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The comeback was nearly completed with the final kick of the game, but Marcel Sabitzer’s 99th-minute shot was saved impressively by Thibaut Courtois, much to the delight of many of the 76,611 fans at MetLife Stadium.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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That gave San Francisco a 5-1 lead, much to the delight of the thousands of Giants fans present at the intimate minor league park.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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As a matter of fact, as an amateur photographer, Torrealba has the pleasure of adding new images to her own growing collection while using them to market and brand the trips for Culinary Traditions.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is one of the most important times to focus on pleasure, passion, dating, hobbies, children or art.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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