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
Ryan keeps to the room’s edges, watching with a mix of amusement and horror.
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Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
The fan’s commitment to his word drew reactions ranging from admiration to amusement.
—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
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Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
The fan’s commitment to his word drew reactions ranging from admiration to amusement.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
Noun
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The book portrays an authoritarian near-future Russia where most entertainment and all news comes through Cameras, people wired to transmit their experiences directly from their brains to the internet.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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After about an hour and a half of debate, Overland Park will move forward with a recreation master plan that includes a proposal for a new neighborhood pool north of Interstate 435, despite some officials’ concerns that the city isn’t in a position to promise such an amenity.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park runs along the Los Angeles River and the 710 Freeway and contains a river parkway, walking trails, freshwater wetlands and open space for recreation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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