1
as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
a scavenger hunt was organized as a diversion for the guests at the party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
movies and television became two of the most popular and influential diversions of the 20th century
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
carefully weighed testimony that did not contain the slightest diversion from the truth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of diversion
Public education, one of the cornerstones of democracy, is itself on the line, as religious nationalists support the diversion of taxpayer funds to provide vouchers for religious schools.
—
Randall Balmer, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
Then the facility that handles traffic around Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey suffered a series of radar and telecommunication outages in April and May, forcing thousands of delays, diversions and cancellations at one of the nation's busiest airports.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 17 July 2025
Noted in the region for producing top-notch comedies, the Rose is currently offering a delightful diversion from the stress of life … in a show where human actors play animals.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
The number of defendants joining — and successfully completing — diversion programs has skyrocketed during Garza’s tenure, according to figures provided by his office.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for diversion
Randall Balmer, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
Then the facility that handles traffic around Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey suffered a series of radar and telecommunication outages in April and May, forcing thousands of delays, diversions and cancellations at one of the nation's busiest airports.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 17 July 2025
Noted in the region for producing top-notch comedies, the Rose is currently offering a delightful diversion from the stress of life … in a show where human actors play animals.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
The number of defendants joining — and successfully completing — diversion programs has skyrocketed during Garza’s tenure, according to figures provided by his office.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for diversion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversion
Noun
-
The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Like his career in the entertainment industry, The White Lotus creator had an impressive run on the show’s 37th season that aired in 2018.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The viral moment and its professional and personal fallout, Schwartz said, prompted reactions ranging from amusement and fascination to, for those who've been involved in similar circumstances, schadenfreude and relief.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
-
Our amusement and water parks will close for the season on Sept. 1, 2025.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
-
People who could follow instructions, memorize workflow steps and execute them without deviation.—
Evan J. Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
-
Transcriptions of episodes of the Outside Podcast are created with a mix of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain some grammatical errors or slight deviations from the audio.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
30 July 2025
Noun
-
The rising tide of active Americans is lifting the boats of the recreation sector.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
-
The following recreation sites and Forest Service roads are temporarily closed for fire personnel and public safety.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
McMullen’s departure has also come up in another lawsuit against Kroger.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
-
The bus shelter was on a paved section of the airport departures area where people were being dropped off by taxis, friends, family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
-
These pretty little shortcakes are a delight to make and enjoy—the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Grandma!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
With the intersection closed, detours will be set up directing drivers to the adjacent streets of Illinois, Green Bay, and Westminster Roads.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
-
Let reflection be part of the rhythm, not the detour.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back in this follow-up, featuring the whole blended family getting in on the body-swap fun.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversion. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share