DIVERTISSEMENTS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

divertissements

noun

plural of divertissement

as in entertainments

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment for visitors seeking more cerebral divertissement, the city boasts a fine performing arts center

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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

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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

Definition of diversions

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

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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

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