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amusing

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verb

present participle of amuse

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Recent Examples of amusing
Adjective
Coupe, Marino and Lee are in a comparably broad comedic register, each leaning into amusing notes of exasperation. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025 This latest preview offers more amusing nods and easter eggs that space enthusiasts will recognize like a Voyager-like Golden Record and Elio's Aunt Olga employed by the Air Force Space Command, the branch of the U.S. Armed Services that became the U.S. Space Forced in 2019. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025 Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amusing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
  • Part of the invitation design, and part of the idea of curating your event, also includes really fun attire recommendations.
    Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This wooden and metal Happy Easter porch sign, on sale for $28.99 at Michael's, is carrot-shaped for a fun addition to your Easter decoration.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The house had multiple assets, including a grand entrance, original details, a welcoming front porch and a two-story carriage house that offered additional space for entertaining.
    Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Again, sight lines within the home are extended, making this the area perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, including large parties.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Years: 2023-present Length: 2 seasons, 23 episodes Creators: Lee Gant, Christine Rose The biggest new reality TV hit of 2023 so far is this gem of a competition show with a delightful hosting job by Alan Cumming.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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