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
The word has always carried the sense of a mild or gentle expression of pleasure or amusement.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Following little discussion, the Board unanimously approved the amusement and added streaming surcharge on May 18.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Beyond the classic amusement rides, the park will boast animals, livestock displays, food and other entertainment offerings.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Among the fee increases are for new licenses, which will go from $259 to $354 for amusement establishments, dance establishments and entertainment venues, with other hikes from $217 to $354 for carnival/go-cart centers.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Following little discussion, the Board unanimously approved the amusement and added streaming surcharge on May 18.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Beyond the classic amusement rides, the park will boast animals, livestock displays, food and other entertainment offerings.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Among the fee increases are for new licenses, which will go from $259 to $354 for amusement establishments, dance establishments and entertainment venues, with other hikes from $217 to $354 for carnival/go-cart centers.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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One year after Saratoga Nights was introduced to revitalize downtown foot traffic, its organizers are evaluating how to make the event series better this year with more food offerings and more diverse entertainment.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Today, Hot Springs is home to Hot Springs National Park, where historic bathhouses and mountain trails continue to attract tourists seeking relaxation, outdoor recreation and a connection to the area’s natural history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One of the largest shares of the city’s overall spending is directed toward public safety across various departments, with other significant funding directed toward neighborhood services — which includes housing, libraries, parks, recreation, and planning.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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