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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
The Japanese entertainment industry has faced a reckoning during the past couple of years or so over these issues following allegations from more than 1,000 people against the late talent agent Johnny Kitagawa.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In an unprecedented move, The Investigation, which was released theatrically last year, will go out in Germany today across all home entertainment platforms, including pay-TV network Sky, French-German public broadcaster ARTE, and regional networks BR and WDR.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Find more entertainment news and reviews at orlandosentinel.com/entertainment.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
The more than 90,000 daily visitors at the 2025 event spend time mixing both tennis and entertainment across the nearly 100-acre festival atmosphere.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In an unprecedented move, The Investigation, which was released theatrically last year, will go out in Germany today across all home entertainment platforms, including pay-TV network Sky, French-German public broadcaster ARTE, and regional networks BR and WDR.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Find more entertainment news and reviews at orlandosentinel.com/entertainment.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
The more than 90,000 daily visitors at the 2025 event spend time mixing both tennis and entertainment across the nearly 100-acre festival atmosphere.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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Goose has made quite the name for himself on social media, earning a reputation as a source of endless amusement.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Born of an amusement ride and opening to the public in 2026, this remarkably clever kiwi idea offers quick, cheap, on-demand urban transit – that's much more direct and private than public transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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To the south, Yellowstone, a nearly 3,500-square-mile wilderness recreation area, sitting atop a volcanic hot spot, is a nature lover’s nirvana.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Great emphasis has also been placed on creating inviting open green spaces and professionally landscaped common areas with serene walking paths for outdoor enjoyment.—
Weichert REALTORS® Welch & Company,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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That commitment to the bit is essential to your enjoyment of this kind of pulpy thriller, as is the fact that Apple was willing to fork out money to send Woodall and Swindell, if not around the globe, to at least several stops easily reachable by a Eurail Pass.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Moyle’s proposal on Tuesday would boost that 20% diversion by $50 million annually.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2025
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For years, federal and state authorities have sought to reduce diversions by agriculture — by far the largest water users — to bolster habitat flows.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Ukraine conducted more than 80 drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and depots, and Russia's average daily production of crude oil dropped to a new low not seen in 20 years.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of production designers and set decorators on a film and will leave with a greater understanding and knowledge of their work.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Transforming your space can be just as fun as the party itself, especially when there are so many fun and quirky decorations available online.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Intriguing, fun and timeless, the series is a love letter to those who’ve always rocked with the wall-crawler while welcoming new viewers into the fold.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That’s the delight of Morandi: his comedy has no rise or fall.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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But most cats continue to knead blankets and pillows for the rest of their life, to the delight of humans.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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As the rodent lifted its head in pleasure, Mochinski pulled down its lower lip to expose a blade of grass stuck in its teeth.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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But Trump took the most pleasure teasing Miranda, who couldn’t move or speak.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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