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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
This game was top-class entertainment, showcased both teams’ tactical flexibility, and could have ended with a very different scoreline.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Sony naturally is about the intersection of entertainment and technology, so taking a big stake in a tech-forward theater chain feels like its bread and butter.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
And just over the state lines, the Rock Island Bridge reopened earlier this year as an entertainment district with dining and event spaces.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The investment advances Sony Pictures’ focus on experiential entertainment, fandom and technology, and would allow the studio to explore new ways to extend its intellectual property through immersive experiences.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for entertainment
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Sony naturally is about the intersection of entertainment and technology, so taking a big stake in a tech-forward theater chain feels like its bread and butter.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
And just over the state lines, the Rock Island Bridge reopened earlier this year as an entertainment district with dining and event spaces.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The investment advances Sony Pictures’ focus on experiential entertainment, fandom and technology, and would allow the studio to explore new ways to extend its intellectual property through immersive experiences.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for entertainment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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But the amusement didn’t last long.
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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Shoppers are reading labels, asking harder questions, and rewarding products that deliver both enjoyment and genuine function.
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The visual accompaniment to the president’s promise of national enjoyment showed two multistory stone arcades running down the length of the Mall—very classical, very retvrn—thronged with crowds.
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The four-bedroom home pairs a private heated indoor pool and spa with a long list of rainy-day diversions, including a dedicated game room stocked with foosball, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and a poker table, plus a media room with surround sound and an Xbox.
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The writer-director has been crafting stories of tough-talking guys ever since (with the occasional paycheck diversion into something like the live-action Aladdin).
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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These products are expected to begin ramping up production and profits in 2027-2028.
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Tinky Winky, the purple Teletubby who was ensnared in controversy in 1999 when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused it of being gay (and yet rumors still linger on…), led moves with Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po all joining in on the fun.
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The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved.
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Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and hearty, this recipe is a true delight.
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And Pizza Hut added Detroit-style pizza to its menu as a limited edition in early 2021, much to the delight of some customers.
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Compared with the fro-yo at Culture and Go Greek, the yogurt at Birdie’s, a cute little spot in the West Village, is so un-yogurtlike that there’s hardly any pleasure in the plain.
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But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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