as in entertainments
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 amusements
Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also pet-friendly) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
That will keep the rest of us from footing the bill for their part-time seaside amusements.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2026
In Ocean City, 600 Boardwalk is owned by Mita and zoned for amusements and home to the Ferris Wheel and historic carousel.
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Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Photography was not an unusual hobby for a young woman of her milieu, and many of Austen’s early images depict a world of genteel Victorian amusements—parties gathered on porches and scenic overlooks, happy pugs, sunny days in leg-of-mutton sleeves.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.
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JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
You won’t be inclined to play games or be involved in trivial amusements.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
The event brings folks back in time with historic hands-on learning, old-fashioned amusements and cultural demonstrations.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also pet-friendly) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
That will keep the rest of us from footing the bill for their part-time seaside amusements.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2026
In Ocean City, 600 Boardwalk is owned by Mita and zoned for amusements and home to the Ferris Wheel and historic carousel.
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Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Photography was not an unusual hobby for a young woman of her milieu, and many of Austen’s early images depict a world of genteel Victorian amusements—parties gathered on porches and scenic overlooks, happy pugs, sunny days in leg-of-mutton sleeves.
—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.
—
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
You won’t be inclined to play games or be involved in trivial amusements.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
The event brings folks back in time with historic hands-on learning, old-fashioned amusements and cultural demonstrations.
—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusements
Noun
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Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.
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Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.
Noun
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
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Blending intimate personal moments with recreations of some of his most memorable performances, Michael gives audiences an unprecedented look at the artist behind the music.
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“Amusements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusements. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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