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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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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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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
That willingness to play fast and loose with history gained new momentum in the Monster series, the first two seasons of which made questionable diversions from the life of Jeffrey Dahmer and the saga of the Menendez brothers.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
The Shah placed water-hungry industries such as steel and petrochemicals in Iran’s driest central plateau in Isfahan and Fars provinces, tying development of heavy industry to regions with no water of their own and dependent on diversions from other basins.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Day-long diversions include the Poseidon Gardens, a massive wellness center and thermal park with no less than 20 natural swimming pools.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
However, thematically and stylistically this is of a piece with its predecessors’ interest in dysfunctional families, troubled teens and tweens (once again directed with skill by Omerzu), and unexpected narrative diversions and surprises.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Worse, the voluntary agreements would eliminate State Water Board limits on diversions by new water projects.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Flights to Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth International were held at their departure points, with some diversions.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Anyway, these are all mere diversions.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
The Shah placed water-hungry industries such as steel and petrochemicals in Iran’s driest central plateau in Isfahan and Fars provinces, tying development of heavy industry to regions with no water of their own and dependent on diversions from other basins.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Day-long diversions include the Poseidon Gardens, a massive wellness center and thermal park with no less than 20 natural swimming pools.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
However, thematically and stylistically this is of a piece with its predecessors’ interest in dysfunctional families, troubled teens and tweens (once again directed with skill by Omerzu), and unexpected narrative diversions and surprises.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Just down the hill, West Hollywood has lots of other diversions to keep you entertained and at ease, including award-winning spas, sushi omakase at the always-buzzing Uchi, and endless workout opportunities from group fitness classes to Runyon Canyon hikes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Worse, the voluntary agreements would eliminate State Water Board limits on diversions by new water projects.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Flights to Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth International were held at their departure points, with some diversions.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Anyway, these are all mere diversions.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diversions
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The objectionable programs in that case were not the Republican-baiting precincts of late-night television but the social taboo-breaking entertainments of Three’s Company, All in the Family and Knots Landing.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Stern is one of several high-profile entertainments hosts who have condemned ABC and Disney for yanking Kimmel off the air.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Goldie now thought that watching for owls and high-kicking with her shadow were the stale amusements of childhood.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Her mini-tour, Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things, has not had major deviations in the set list.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
4 Oct. 2025
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These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
2 Oct. 2025
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Foodies will enjoy the signature delights of the region, like Tropea onions, spicy nduja sausage spread, and the classic frozen Tartufo, made with layers of mouthwatering gelato.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Certainly, there are delights here — bleach-blond Timothy Olyphant’s natural deadpan and pitch-perfect skepticism make synth Kirsh the series’ standout character, and the spider eyeball is a fun chaos agent.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the experiment has endured through the decades, spawning movies, books, television episodes, and recreations.—
Leah Hudson,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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Very highly detailed recreations.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Policy Forum previously reported 2012 was another high point for educator departures in Wisconsin, likely related to the 2011 passage of Act 10.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two of Grammy-winning worship collective Maverick City Music‘s members, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, have announced their departures from the group.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dionysius of Heraclea, caught in a health crisis, abandoned Stoicism for the pleasures of the Cyrenaics — only to be branded a traitor by former allies who saw his change of heart as proof of weakness.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be aware of detours for sections of Loop 101 and Loop 303 over the weekend.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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No specific detours are set up but police will be available to direct traffic.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diversions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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