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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 job of a business manager in the entertainment industry is possibly more complex than it’s ever been.
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Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The new deal impacts fans in every NBA market and pushes away from traditional cable and more toward streaming, which has become common throughout the sports and entertainment landscapes.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In August, the NFL expressed its concern about prediction markets, which allow customers to trade on the outcomes of events across entertainment and culture like election results or the length of the ongoing government shutdown.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Good Good Golf is creating today’s version of golf entertainment and has redefined what ‘reality’ content really is.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The new deal impacts fans in every NBA market and pushes away from traditional cable and more toward streaming, which has become common throughout the sports and entertainment landscapes.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In August, the NFL expressed its concern about prediction markets, which allow customers to trade on the outcomes of events across entertainment and culture like election results or the length of the ongoing government shutdown.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Good Good Golf is creating today’s version of golf entertainment and has redefined what ‘reality’ content really is.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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Behind the scenes Six Flags Entertainment is a regional amusement-resort operator with approximately 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taking place at the City Center Bishop Ranch, the event invites both pets and their owners to don outfits and strut their stuff for the amusement of the general public.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Toczylowski added that the car was seen on the video evidence from the recreation center.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Upgradable options include more than 90 different accessories focused around comfort, recreation, cargo, electrical, and protection as well as many others.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Record the last of this year's flowers for your garden journal, but also for your own enjoyment later.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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In parallel, companies had to bolster their scrutiny of customers in neighboring markets to mitigate the risk of diversion and ensure compliance with expanding export controls.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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A little over 10 years ago, Micah Nelson‘s career took a very unexpected diversion when Neil Young asked him, his brother Lukas, and Lukas’ band Promise of the Real to back him on a series of albums, tours, and even a film that kept everyone busy until the pandemic hit.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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China is the undisputed leader of the critical minerals supply chain, accounting for roughly 60% of the world's production of rare earth minerals and materials.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Other industries included buildings services, landscaping, crop production and working in private homes.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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A lot of fun, very comedic movie.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Enter the 2025 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Special Edition; Honda’s rec/utility fit for any occasion, any chore and tons of off-road fun.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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An airline passenger shared their delight after taking their spot on a flight and finding an adorable dog staring at them from the seats in front.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The close, caring but contentious relationships among the three Williams women constitute some of the new season’s greatest pleasures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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All these small pleasures that most children know are still mysteries to her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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