as in entertainment
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire
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Recent Examples of amusement
From across the street, Leonor watched with amusement.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Eyghon is a demon the quartet had conjured for amusement in their youth.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
That agenda isn’t just for his amusement.
—Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Something so beautifully moving that it must have been built for my amusement.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Eyghon is a demon the quartet had conjured for amusement in their youth.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
That agenda isn’t just for his amusement.
—Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Something so beautifully moving that it must have been built for my amusement.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amusement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Today, Hot Springs is home to Hot Springs National Park, where historic bathhouses and mountain trails continue to attract tourists seeking relaxation, outdoor recreation and a connection to the area’s natural history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One of the largest shares of the city’s overall spending is directed toward public safety across various departments, with other significant funding directed toward neighborhood services — which includes housing, libraries, parks, recreation, and planning.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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