as in entertainment
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire
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Recent Examples of amusement
No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Until the very end, our friend and colleague Calvin Tomkins looked at his life with a sense of wonder and wry amusement.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Ryan keeps to the room’s edges, watching with a mix of amusement and horror.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
The fan’s commitment to his word drew reactions ranging from admiration to amusement.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Until the very end, our friend and colleague Calvin Tomkins looked at his life with a sense of wonder and wry amusement.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Ryan keeps to the room’s edges, watching with a mix of amusement and horror.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
The fan’s commitment to his word drew reactions ranging from admiration to amusement.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
Noun
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South Downtown launches Atlanta's first open container district, transforming the city's approach to downtown entertainment.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Silver Nova may well attract a more youthful crowd than other Silversea ships, with its larger size, high-tech design, multiple alluring bars and lounges (including a large pool bar), bigger fitness center, relaxed dress code (primarily elegant casual), and more vibrant entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Large, connected ecosystems help protect drinking water supplies, reduce flooding and support agriculture, recreation and tourism.—
Sarah Lockhart,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Others emphasized that customers rely on hemp products for far more than recreation.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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