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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
Last March, Jost and Davidson’s business partner Ron Castellano noted that their plans are still underway for a potentially $34 million project to convert the vessel into a floating entertainment complex complete with bars, restaurants and possibly a hotel.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025
Through its channels and streaming platforms, the WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to over five million viewers each month.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The team owned by Henry and Susan Samueli is also building an additional $4-billion entertainment entity known as the OC Vibe around Honda Center, which when completed will have items such as a performance hall, restaurants and food park with homes, hotels and offices.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025
Through its channels and streaming platforms, the WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to over five million viewers each month.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The team owned by Henry and Susan Samueli is also building an additional $4-billion entertainment entity known as the OC Vibe around Honda Center, which when completed will have items such as a performance hall, restaurants and food park with homes, hotels and offices.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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More casual, and far more intimate, is the arsenal of gun shots—regular Americans, children as well as adults, toting their weaponry for the camera, and for the nervous amusement of their friends and relatives.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The agency regularly tests water at parks across the state during the recreation season, and warns the public when areas are closed.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meg’s Corner: Rivalries need time even if entertaining doesn’t Beyond our collective enjoyment from this weekend’s NWSL action, there was a helpful reminder that this league loves to buck off tidy narratives.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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All of this would be forgettable, unremarkable, a decent diversion to kill time between Louis L’Amour novels and Gianni Garko Italo-Western marathons.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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On Wednesday, April 2, a judge ordered Weston to complete a mental health diversion program.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Hollywood lobbying arms, such as the Motion Picture Association, have argued that the U.S. needs a federal film incentive as a carrot to lure productions back.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Add a new pattern to mom’s collection with this fun number, done up with shades of blues, pinks, and greens.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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Though fun is a funny word to use considering Thunderbolts is all about depressed anti-heroes looking for a sense of purpose.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Soon after, the presenters of the best music honor briefly broke into song to the delight of the audience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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To the delight of divers, the site is expected to be located about 10 miles off the coast of Destin in the Florida Panhandle, with the 1,000-foot-long vessel’s top decks resting 60 feet below the surface—accessible to both beginner and advanced divers.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Build a daily rhythm that prioritizes peace, rest, nourishment, and pleasure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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