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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
The International Finance Corporation and Proparco have announced plans to invest $50 million in Helios Sports and Entertainment, an African private equity fund focused on sports and entertainment.
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Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Developments in dining, education, entertainment and local governance.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
All food, beverages and entertainment are included.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Developments in dining, education, entertainment and local governance.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
All food, beverages and entertainment are included.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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The current 2% village amusement tax, originally introduced in 2019, is applied on the entry fees to all forms of discretionary entertainment, like going to the movie theater, watching a play or musical, visiting an amusement park or attending a sporting event.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The word has always carried the sense of a mild or gentle expression of pleasure or amusement.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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These teenagers are our children — overwhelmingly from the South and West sides, communities that are increasingly drained of safe places for them, like recreation centers, after-school programs, mental health resources and jobs.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The latter is made possible by up to $650,000 in yearly matching grants from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, distributed to local and county governments, park and recreation departments, angling organizations, water districts and others.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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To preserve the enjoyment factor, experts encourage admin daters to celebrate themselves and each other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In order to be able to tap into that requires a level of joy and a spirit of enjoyment.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The only realistic way this project proceeds at the scale being discussed is through heavy taxpayer support, new public borrowing or diversion of transportation funding from other priorities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Luxury goods are frequent targets for theft or diversion within supply chains.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There is an inevitability to group portraiture that feels, to me, so authentic to artistic production.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After all, those extensions that looked so good at your dinner and drinks might not prove as fun at the beach or water park.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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The Outer Banks, a group of barrier islands just off the North Carolina coast, placed 14th on the publication’s Top 18 list of getaways offering fun and relaxation for the whole family.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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These delights have been a favorite of holiday parties for decades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen, a 2019 11th-round draft pick out of high school by the Pirates, got his first career hit in the seventh on a single to the delight of his friends and family.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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That’s just the beginning of the pleasures at this new Mar Vista favorite.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Not every private pleasure needs to be translated into public value.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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