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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
According to the video platform, those eligible to apply for the relief funds include not only YouTube creators but also editors, writers and other industry professionals who work in the broader entertainment industry.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The Star brand, which was widely used and well-known across Latin America and Asia, was designated as the general entertainment tile.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
There will be live entertainment on two stages, and a new dance performance stage on F Street sponsored by Seven Mile Casino.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The Star brand, which was widely used and well-known across Latin America and Asia, was designated as the general entertainment tile.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
There will be live entertainment on two stages, and a new dance performance stage on F Street sponsored by Seven Mile Casino.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for entertainment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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Meanwhile, there are vast numbers of people who would like to put together songs from clips and samples, either for their own amusement or for commercial reasons.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The rising tide of active Americans is lifting the boats of the recreation sector.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The following recreation sites and Forest Service roads are temporarily closed for fire personnel and public safety.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And Manchester, a roughly 4,400-person town hugged by southern Vermont’s Taconic and Green mountains, has a bounty of seasonal diversions.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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The stories state that Israel hasn’t provided evidence of diversion by Hamas of food or of Hamas being imbedded in the civilian population, implying that Israel is lying.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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One company will house the production and streaming assets, while the other, laden with debt, will grapple with steering the cable networks into the future.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back in this follow-up, featuring the whole blended family getting in on the body-swap fun.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These pretty little shortcakes are a delight to make and enjoy—the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Grandma!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The real cost of drug use is not that people seek pleasure.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first means happiness as experiencing pleasure and enjoying yourself.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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