entertainment value

noun

: the ability to be entertaining
Few sports have greater entertainment value than figure skating.

Examples of entertainment value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wildlife live streams, from cheetah births to beluga whale migrations, are often popular online for their educational and entertainment value—and the fish doorbell is no different. Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024 Perhaps the full episodes provide unique entertainment value while also challenging racist social policy. Kyle Bowser, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024 His film has sufficient professional polish and passable entertainment value, intentional or otherwise. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024 Three categories — entertainment value, social scene and accommodation — were given a score out of 10 for each location. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 There’s also misplaced trust in the entertainment value of squeezing every ounce of shock from the letters (such language!), while counting on knowing nods about what the key message is (female emancipation!). Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024 At least McFadden and Neistat tried to make a case for the practical applications or entertainment value of this thing. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2024 The Civic Center is not the only district in San Francisco looking to spruce up its entertainment value. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024 What to expect Dozens of floral floats will participate in the Rose Parade, each competing to win awards based on their design, presentation and entertainment value. Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2024

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“Entertainment value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entertainment%20value. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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