diversions

noun

plural of diversion
1
as in entertainments
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment a scavenger hunt was organized as a diversion for the guests at the party

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2
as in amusements
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

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3
as in deviations
a turning away from a course or standard carefully weighed testimony that did not contain the slightest diversion from the truth

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Recent Examples of diversions These lavish retreats provided an escape from the city and the summer heat, a place for diversions like hunting and horseback riding, and enough land to build grand showpiece palaces and gardens. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2026 Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Since then, salmon returns have declined because of habitat loss, water diversions, migration barriers, invasive species, changing ocean conditions, and decades of overfishing. — Nicole Buss august 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 But as before, diversions are costly and logistically complicated. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 31 July 2026 Their storylines are strong enough to keep audiences engaged even when convoluted subplots and unnecessary diversions bog down the main narrative between Judith and Debbie. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026 Outdoor diversions are plentiful, and include Pinnacle Park, spanning about 1,500 acres. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Entertaining diversions, sports events and issues related to kids or even a romantic partner might put a strain on your pocketbook. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 Yet, if ambition strikes, there are many worthy nearby diversions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
  1. entertainments
  2. amusements
  3. deviations
  4. delights
  5. recreations
  6. departures
  7. fun
  8. detours
Noun
  • 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.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
  • Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Definition of entertainments
Noun
  • Many travelers speed right by on their way to the flashy amusements of Kemah or Galveston’s sandy beaches.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • Down a dark stairway is the murky world of Bronc’s Tack Room bar, a cavern with pool tables and the usual Stockyards amusements.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
Definition of amusements
Noun
  • To be clear, the success of a good adaptation isn’t necessarily its faithfulness to the source material, but major deviations from the book are far from the only problems here.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Performance systems ensure that deviations from plan are immediately visible.
    — Peter Follows, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of deviations
Noun
  • There’s a nice localised touch via a railway footbridge on the approach depicting the highs of Southampton’s football history and the delights of the city centre, particularly Oxford Street, can be enjoyed before strolling on to the match.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The harvest’s fleeting nature means the window to catch these seasonal delights is closing, so pull up a seat before the season makes its inevitable exit.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
Noun
  • All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The ad certainly succeeded in catching the eye of moviegoers and has remained part of the chain’s preview reel in addition to inspiring memes, Halloween costumes, and plenty of recreations.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of recreations
Noun
  • One of the original nine members of the band, Wilson’s exit comes after the departures of Craig Jones in 2023 and Chris Fehn in 2019, as well as the deaths of Joey Jordison in 2021 and Paul Gray in 2010.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Key departures include Ferran Torres to PSG for €50 million, netting Barça €40 million, and Ansu Fati's €11 million move to Monaco.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of departures
Noun
  • Obviously everything else is more fun at this point, dopamine and TikTok and all of that.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Sun and fun, bikes, and baked goods were endlessly documented online, but fashion is serious business in Denmark.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Caltrans said there are at least five lanes open in each direction during the day and that there are currently no detours or major traffic shifts blocking the main roadways.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While the toll bridge is closed, westbound drivers will need to use the Benicia-Martinez Bridge and follow detours along Interstate 680, Highway 4 and Interstate 780.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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