as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
for visitors seeking more cerebral divertissement, the city boasts a fine performing arts center
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Recent Examples of divertissement
The loveliest expression of these is in the second act, where the enchanted forest is replaced by a pure-dance divertissement.
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Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 10 June 2022
And the Mother Ginger divertissement had to be omitted altogether, since there was no way to fit eight older Polichinelles under her skirt.
—Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
This season, the Act 2 pas de quatre, a speedy and demanding divertissement for three women and one man, was cut to help streamline the ballet.
—New York Times, 25 Feb. 2020
Historical revisionism as an academic divertissement is corrupting, muddling the intellects of generations.
—Jakub Grygiel, National Review, 8 Nov. 2019
Festive music is suddenly heard as the people celebrate Thésée’s safe return in an ironic divertissement.
—George Loomis, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2018
Whole numbers were excised, though Prokofiev was able to salvage some of the divertissements elsewhere in the score.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios, and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements.
—Alastair MacAulay, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2018
With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements.
—Alastair MacAulay, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018
Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 10 June 2022
And the Mother Ginger divertissement had to be omitted altogether, since there was no way to fit eight older Polichinelles under her skirt.
—Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
This season, the Act 2 pas de quatre, a speedy and demanding divertissement for three women and one man, was cut to help streamline the ballet.
—New York Times, 25 Feb. 2020
Historical revisionism as an academic divertissement is corrupting, muddling the intellects of generations.
—Jakub Grygiel, National Review, 8 Nov. 2019
Festive music is suddenly heard as the people celebrate Thésée’s safe return in an ironic divertissement.
—George Loomis, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2018
Whole numbers were excised, though Prokofiev was able to salvage some of the divertissements elsewhere in the score.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios, and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements.
—Alastair MacAulay, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2018
With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements.
—Alastair MacAulay, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divertissement
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The venue successfully sued the city in 2021 over the city’s attempt to impose a 2 a.m. last call for alcohol in the South Beach entertainment district — a ruling handed down by the same judge, Butchko Sanchez.Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniels said King’s legacy will be honored with a variety of activities and entertainment at the 40th anniversary celebration on Monday, including a battle of the bands.Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
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The home game was the kind of diversion the players needed after the past seven days, in which some players saw the flames come close to their homes.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 14 Jan. 2025
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Employers cannot consider arrests without convictions, expunged records, or diversion program participation.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Gilbert, a fast-growing town in Maricopa County, recently voted to raise taxes for various needs that have arisen with its expansion, including parks and recreation money that would fund pickleball courts.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Residents can sign up for alerts through the company. Southlake Library & Nature Center The library, nature center and all recreation centers and programs are closed Jan. 9 due to inclement weather.Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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This was such a pleasure and it's been a true delight talking with both of you.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, the baby will get to explore her larger outdoor enclosure, no doubt to the delight of her adoring fans.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Minimalist is out, here: Expect fun, bright maximalist patterns and bright colors in Deco’s live/work space.Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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Amazon dropped a boatload of discounts in its fashion department, with tons of top brands getting in on the fun.Clara McMahon, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Divertissement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divertissement. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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