as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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as in regaling
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in considering
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart
I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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David Caraccio
may 16, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
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—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
In the director’s entertaining Sherlock Holmes movies, the detective-hero would slow a confrontation down in his head and start calculating the physics of his adversary’s movements before delivering a beatdown.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
The owners built an outdoor entertaining zone with its own name and a menu of party-ready features.
—David Caraccio
may 16, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Best Early Memorial Day Patio Deals Outdoor entertaining season is upon us, making now a great time to enhance your backyard.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Verb
Quinoa is having another moment as spring entertaining ramps up, and readers want bowl recipes that are healthy, easy to prep ahead and crowd-friendly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
In the director’s entertaining Sherlock Holmes movies, the detective-hero would slow a confrontation down in his head and start calculating the physics of his adversary’s movements before delivering a beatdown.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
Adjective
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There’s a tension between the update’s good intentions and the tendency of musical comedy to traffic in amusing caricatures.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Providing the voice of one of the many alien characters is Martin Scorsese, who has some amusing moments with his typically rapid-fire delivery as a nervous street food vendor whom Djarin pumps for information.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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That didn’t sit well with many people, considering the havoc caused by the crash.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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More about Richard Glossip's case Glossip is accused of having his boss, Barry Van Treese, an Oklahoma City motel owner, killed in 1997 to keep from being fired for embezzlement.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Giants’ defense will feel the sting of not having Dexter Lawrence in the middle anymore during this one.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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There are plenty of fun activities to keep you busy—beyond the swim-up bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Prime Video’s Off Campus has fans debating which Briar boy is the ultimate boyfriend fantasy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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But debating the legality of pot is sorely missing the point.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Tennis champion Rafael Nadal is holding court about his upcoming Netflix documentary series.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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In an interview with Willamette Week, Doran likened Visible Cloaks’ approach to Brian Eno’s concept of ambient music being both ignorable and interesting, holding one’s attention by not holding it at all.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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What some of us don’t always love, though, is the less enjoyable, mundane, and time-consuming task of food preparation.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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