1
as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously
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as in recreation
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
what do you do for entertainment in this town?
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Recent Examples of entertainment
Today, the landscape of professional sports and entertainment is evolving rapidly.
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Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Sports + entertainment At a glance Game 2 of the NBA Finals is set for tonight with the Indiana Pacers holding a 1-0 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder after a stunning comeback in Game 1 led by point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Live entertainment including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a diverse selection of local artisan products will be featured, as well as a dog costume contest and live music.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Many economists contend public funding for stadiums isn't worth it, because sports tend to divert discretionary spending away from other forms of entertainment rather than generate new income.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Sports + entertainment At a glance Game 2 of the NBA Finals is set for tonight with the Indiana Pacers holding a 1-0 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder after a stunning comeback in Game 1 led by point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Live entertainment including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a diverse selection of local artisan products will be featured, as well as a dog costume contest and live music.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Many economists contend public funding for stadiums isn't worth it, because sports tend to divert discretionary spending away from other forms of entertainment rather than generate new income.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The amusement part was divided into the Alpine Center, Water World and Motor World.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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April’s report showed that job openings increased across most sectors, with some of the largest upswings seen in arts, entertainment and recreation; mining and logging; information; and professional and business services.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Israel accuses Hamas of siphoning off aid and using it to fund militant activities, but U.N. officials say there is no evidence of systematic diversion.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The other four individuals had either finished — or were still working through — diversion programs, which allow the cases to be dismissed.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The production is nominated for five Tony Awards, including Clooney for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 June 2025
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As has been the case in previous years, there are also several titles screening that made varying degrees of use of AI during their production.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Western Conference teams could also get in on the fun.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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She’s also become part of a group of young female tennis players who are having fun with fashion.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Set in 1950, but exploring the mystery of individual temperament at the center of worldwide millennial conflict, The Phoenician Scheme poses Welles’s inquiry about human nature while appealing to movie-lovers’ delight.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
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These events, often held in vibrant and relaxed settings, offer a blend of flavorful food and premium cannabis, allowing attendees to indulge in both culinary delights and recreational use of cannabis in a socially engaging environment.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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Pick up his books and read just for the sheer pleasure of the great literature.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Venus enters Taurus and your security-seeking second house on June 6, drawing your focus to the practical and material pleasures of love.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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