entertainments

plural of entertainment

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Recent Examples of entertainments Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026 Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Weisberger’s book may have been an opportunistic takedown, but the director David Frankel and the screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna spun it into one of the finer Hollywood entertainments of its era, with the pleasing sophistication and bitchery of a classic studio comedy from the forties or fifties. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026 The park allow visitors to experience the movie stories; the movies remind you of the park rides; the whole reminds you of beloved childhood entertainments. Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted. From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026 Television, which greeted the new year with fresh entertainments of all shapes and sizes. Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026 There are other long-running holiday entertainments out there. David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025 Music isn’t losing ground just to isolationist listening habits but also to the broader explosion of competing entertainments—on-demand TV and film, immersive gaming platforms, social media. Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainments
Noun
  • Down a dark stairway is the murky world of Bronc’s Tack Room bar, a cavern with pool tables and the usual Stockyards amusements.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Mita's plans were initially unfeasible due to the site's unique zoning laws, which only allows amusements, retail shops and restaurants, according to Courier Post.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Their storylines are strong enough to keep audiences engaged even when convoluted subplots and unnecessary diversions bog down the main narrative between Judith and Debbie.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Outdoor diversions are plentiful, and include Pinnacle Park, spanning about 1,500 acres.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • And judging by the viral enthusiasm across Instagram and TikTok, with recreations galore, the aesthetic is taking on new life.
    Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Thanks to the technical wizardry of generative AI, the videos feature photorealistic digital doppelgängers of Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia, complete with pitch-perfect recreations of their voices.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.
    Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Below, Offerman looks back at some of his best memories from his career so far, his guilty viewing pleasures and some best advice.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Finding remarkable people and places for our clients has been one of the great pleasures of being a travel advisor.
    Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Also, the texture, shapes and colors of the candy make for a fun experience to sample, pick and mix up your own bag.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • The cruise concludes in Fort Lauderdale, but the fun doesn’t have to.
    Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

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“Entertainments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainments. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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