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as in amusement
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 recreation
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
what do you do for entertainment in this town?
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Recent Examples of entertainment
Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Some members of the association were privately concerned about the optics of a comedian who is harshly critical of Trump serving as the evening’s entertainment, televised and streamed live in prime time.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Eternal Sunshine is, on the surface, an entertainment institution’s performance of intimacy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
And the architect also helped create a tasting and entertainment space at Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Some members of the association were privately concerned about the optics of a comedian who is harshly critical of Trump serving as the evening’s entertainment, televised and streamed live in prime time.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Eternal Sunshine is, on the surface, an entertainment institution’s performance of intimacy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
And the architect also helped create a tasting and entertainment space at Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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The bulk of Everybody’s Live is clearly designed for the comedian’s amusement.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joan's immediate reaction was one of understandable amusement.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The move came partly in response to pressure from recreation groups that had been shut out of plans to redevelop Fiesta Island, finalized in 2021, as well as plans to revamp the bay’s northeast corner near De Anza Cove, approved a year ago.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maloney, 66, is the former president of Pipefitters Local 597 and was named by the Tinley Park-Park District last year to oversee remediation of the 280-acre former Tinley Park Mental Health Center, which the Park District plans to redevelop for recreation uses.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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This behavior not only disrupts the performers' experience but also detracts from the enjoyment of other attendees.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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There are no limits to the enjoyment these Tawny Ports can bring.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Demand that public school funding becomes the top priority and that public schools actually do receive at least 2% increases in real money without misleading hidden diversions to private vouchers and charters.—
Dr. Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Someone who can, literally, take her places—an entertaining diversion from friends her own age?—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Jobs at risk from lost production The industry is staying mum about future plans.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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The returner with the most production is Eric McAlister, who had 39 catches for 762 yards with five touchdowns.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
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Saturday Night Live poked fun at a recent blunder made by the Trump administration.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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During his debut appearance, Wallen also appeared in a sketch poking fun at the controversy surrounding him when he was photographed partying and not wearing a mask in Alabama.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe Cherry Delight As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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And to the delight of pilots and passengers, everyone on board has access to high-speed Internet through Starlink.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2025
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The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One of the movie’s greatest pleasures — and greatest challenges for the actors — is its heightened dialogue, which sounds unlike that of any other movie, even if Rudolph sees it as perfectly natural.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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