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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
Fast and reliable internet is important for work, school and entertainment.
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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
But this theory still received some serious consideration from entertainment industry experts Monday.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Although Devil Girl from Mars was typical of the silly, schlocky TV fare that Estelle watched on many afternoons during her childhood, this movie was more than entertainment for a bored, lonely girl-child.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
But this theory still received some serious consideration from entertainment industry experts Monday.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Although Devil Girl from Mars was typical of the silly, schlocky TV fare that Estelle watched on many afternoons during her childhood, this movie was more than entertainment for a bored, lonely girl-child.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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New Albany's Harvest Homecoming Festival will not feature amusement rides in 2025, organizers announced in a social media post Aug. 21.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the fairgrounds, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s annual summertime attraction offered amusement rides, a cornhole competition, carnival games, vendors and lots of food and drinks.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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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
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The enjoyment from a car feature like more horsepower or a panoramic sunroof can’t be reinvested in the same way.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Or, short of that, a visit that’s rooted in mutual enjoyment and the easy compromises that go along with it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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To date, it’s trained thousands of residents, distributed Narcan kits and led one of Chicago’s largest treatment diversion program.—
Steve Sewall,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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This shorter 14-day Celebrity Cruises itinerary focuses on the fjords, but takes a diversion up to Tromsø and Honningsvåg in the middle of June.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Nissan delays production of three new electric SUVs at its Mississippi plant until 2028, a three-year postponement.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The company announced full production started Aug. 19.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Aug. 2025
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This isn’t a report by the fun police: Twelfth Night is bursting with life and humor and should by no means be a moody slog, but Ali’s production is too intent on jollying us along.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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There is nothing more fun than a Sunday afternoon in fall with a cold drink, good snack and your favorite NFL team on TV.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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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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These pretty little shortcakes are a delight to make and enjoy—the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Grandma!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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Much of the novel’s initial pleasure comes from its intramural politics.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first means happiness as experiencing pleasure and enjoying yourself.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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