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
For the 2026 fiscal year, the city projected collecting $843,000 from amusement permits and planned for the money to account for more than 10% of the city’s revenues.
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John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Sure enough, the boys began to connect and disconnect people's calls simply for their own amusement.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to a huge trampoline area with dodgeball, a ninja course, knockout basketball, a launch pad and a battle pit, the amusement center has other attractions like bowling, virtual reality, an arcade and a rock climbing wall.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Sure enough, the boys began to connect and disconnect people's calls simply for their own amusement.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to a huge trampoline area with dodgeball, a ninja course, knockout basketball, a launch pad and a battle pit, the amusement center has other attractions like bowling, virtual reality, an arcade and a rock climbing wall.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 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.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Petalpalooza Head to Navy Yard on April 4 for Petalpalooza, a free, family-friendly street party with art installations, entertainment, a beverage garden, and kid-friendly games.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officials proposed an addition to the recreation center that would include three different aquatic features, including a 25-yard pool featuring six to eight lanes for lap swimming, a warm water pool for fitness, therapy and swim lessons and a splash pad with slides.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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