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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
According to the video platform, those eligible to apply for the relief funds include not only YouTube creators but also editors, writers and other industry professionals who work in the broader entertainment industry.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The Star brand, which was widely used and well-known across Latin America and Asia, was designated as the general entertainment tile.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
There will be live entertainment on two stages, and a new dance performance stage on F Street sponsored by Seven Mile Casino.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The Star brand, which was widely used and well-known across Latin America and Asia, was designated as the general entertainment tile.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
There will be live entertainment on two stages, and a new dance performance stage on F Street sponsored by Seven Mile Casino.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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The viral moment and its professional and personal fallout, Schwartz said, prompted reactions ranging from amusement and fascination to, for those who've been involved in similar circumstances, schadenfreude and relief.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Our amusement and water parks will close for the season on Sept. 1, 2025.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The rising tide of active Americans is lifting the boats of the recreation sector.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The following recreation sites and Forest Service roads are temporarily closed for fire personnel and public safety.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And Manchester, a roughly 4,400-person town hugged by southern Vermont’s Taconic and Green mountains, has a bounty of seasonal diversions.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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The stories state that Israel hasn’t provided evidence of diversion by Hamas of food or of Hamas being imbedded in the civilian population, implying that Israel is lying.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In her role, McIntosh is focused on raising film financing and structuring distribution deals for client films, in addition to consulting for high-net-worth individuals and production companies.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back in this follow-up, featuring the whole blended family getting in on the body-swap fun.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family lived modestly on a street in central Edinburgh that was full of delights for a curious child.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even then, though, the total experience is so disorienting that its mere existence is half the pleasure.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Plus, there are few simpler pleasures in life than a tomato sandwich.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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