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
Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.
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Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
While the painting’s subjects are typically associated with hunting, their strange arrangements and Grotesque ornamentation suggest they were intended for the amusement and entertainment of the lodge’s guests.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The unschooled elevate personalities over institutions and juvenile amusements — having fun — over the quest to diminish injustice, to strive for wisdom, to display courage and to be guided by every benevolent instinct of the human heart.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
While the painting’s subjects are typically associated with hunting, their strange arrangements and Grotesque ornamentation suggest they were intended for the amusement and entertainment of the lodge’s guests.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The unschooled elevate personalities over institutions and juvenile amusements — having fun — over the quest to diminish injustice, to strive for wisdom, to display courage and to be guided by every benevolent instinct of the human heart.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
Noun
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While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The company provides capital to media and entertainment businesses, including motion picture studios, independent production companies and other rights-holders.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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At the gala, the actress wore a recreation of a 1947 New Look design by Dior, per Harper’s Bazaar.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The areas that would be affected included roads along the river, parks and recreation areas.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 May 2025
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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