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 popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The Professional can certainly be understood as a nonlinear narrative of an artist on the peripheries of music, navigating a world far from home with equal parts amusement and bemusement.
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Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Heralds are very into puns, which presumably provided endless amusement during cold medieval nights.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
From across the street, Leonor watched with amusement.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
The Professional can certainly be understood as a nonlinear narrative of an artist on the peripheries of music, navigating a world far from home with equal parts amusement and bemusement.
—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Heralds are very into puns, which presumably provided endless amusement during cold medieval nights.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
From across the street, Leonor watched with amusement.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
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Keywords provides tech and creative services for the video game and entertainment industries.
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Sony is one of the most storied technology and entertainment companies in the world with IP spanning across films, tv, music, and games.
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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