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 fan’s commitment to his word drew reactions ranging from admiration to amusement.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
His role is pivotal as a heroic and charismatic young man who inspires his friends to use their powers for more than just their own amusement.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The character designs are delightful, the physicality of the animals a constant source of amusement and the lush green backgrounds of the woodsy setting make Hoppers a treat for the eyes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The first Sentinel Sports and Travel show was held in the Milwaukee Auditorium for eight days in April of 1940, and offered every kind of amusement for the vacation seeker, fisherman, marksman, or dog lover.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
His role is pivotal as a heroic and charismatic young man who inspires his friends to use their powers for more than just their own amusement.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The character designs are delightful, the physicality of the animals a constant source of amusement and the lush green backgrounds of the woodsy setting make Hoppers a treat for the eyes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The first Sentinel Sports and Travel show was held in the Milwaukee Auditorium for eight days in April of 1940, and offered every kind of amusement for the vacation seeker, fisherman, marksman, or dog lover.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
Noun
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Even as Queen City Quarter struggles to attract new businesses, three of its tenants face eviction for unpaid rent at the former Epicentre food and entertainment complex in uptown Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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That the campaign has become a grind, with little entertainment on offer and an intransigence in the manager’s approach, has added to the sense of angst.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The new rules were approved by the county's recreation and park commission last week, and they are scheduled to go before the board of supervisors for a vote in the next two months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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