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as in amusements
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 diversions
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
what do you do for entertainment in this town?
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Recent Examples of entertainments
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.
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Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
The objectionable programs in that case were not the Republican-baiting precincts of late-night television but the social taboo-breaking entertainments of Three’s Company, All in the Family and Knots Landing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Stern is one of several high-profile entertainments hosts who have condemned ABC and Disney for yanking Kimmel off the air.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
The objectionable programs in that case were not the Republican-baiting precincts of late-night television but the social taboo-breaking entertainments of Three’s Company, All in the Family and Knots Landing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Stern is one of several high-profile entertainments hosts who have condemned ABC and Disney for yanking Kimmel off the air.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainments
Noun
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The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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You won’t be inclined to play games or be involved in trivial amusements.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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Even the smallest diversions seem to make a difference, a testament to the monkeys’ loneliness and privation.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In an episode dense with theories and red herrings, those glorious diversions are what linger most.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In lieu of talking heads and dramatic recreations, Geeta Gandbhir's film is composed almost entirely of police bodycam footage and 911 calls.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now, Williams has taken to Instagram to protest the AI video recreations of her father that she’s received in recent vintage.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That's right, Dairy Queen is getting in the holiday spirit with a new menu full of seasonal delights.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Playing this character is one of the great delights of my career.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pleasures of a simple red sauce dish and a basket of bread.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the next outpost of his Carbone empire is opening on Friday, a place that blends Italian nostalgic elegance with the restaurant’s typical modern flair for fun.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Entertainments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainments. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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