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
This phrase originates from drag culture where performers' wigs are sometimes removed to represent amusement or shock.
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Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the fairgrounds, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s annual summertime attraction offered amusement rides, a cornhole competition, carnival games, vendors and lots of food and drinks.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Up to four night events — defined as amusement outside of an MLB game — can be scheduled, counting towards the eight backup nights.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the fairgrounds, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s annual summertime attraction offered amusement rides, a cornhole competition, carnival games, vendors and lots of food and drinks.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Up to four night events — defined as amusement outside of an MLB game — can be scheduled, counting towards the eight backup nights.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
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Inside the entertainment complex, there is a professional-grade four-lane bowling alley, arcade gaming area, state-of-the-art indoor shooting range, and a club-style bar with seating for 20.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The area had already changed to an entertainment district with the 1981 opening of the Billy Bob’s Texas nightclub across North Main Street.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Austin said their programming is being adapted to work outside of school at recreation centers, churches and community events.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Museumgoers are greeted by several recreations of wooden boats used by Native Americans.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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