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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
In these uncertain and unstable times, art remains a powerful unifier and ‘The Hammer’ offers both insight and entertainment.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Featuring duos racing across an area of the world on a shoestring budget using any means of transportation other than air travel, Race Across the World and its celebrity companion is one of the BBC’s most popular entertainment shows.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Star’s investigation revealed that Mitchell, who was proposing the massive entertainment district, was connected to every member of the board either professionally or through family.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Featuring duos racing across an area of the world on a shoestring budget using any means of transportation other than air travel, Race Across the World and its celebrity companion is one of the BBC’s most popular entertainment shows.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Star’s investigation revealed that Mitchell, who was proposing the massive entertainment district, was connected to every member of the board either professionally or through family.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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But then Bennett later pulled the same trick at the Beverly Hilton hotel, to McCartney’s amusement.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new rules were approved by the county's recreation and park commission last week, and they are scheduled to go before the board of supervisors for a vote in the next two months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Character names fade, plot twists dissolve, but the enjoyment of the moment remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Attempts at policing enjoyment led to the suppression of longtime carnival customs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Though Singh filed the motion on behalf of Gonzalez, all defendants — including those who accepted plea deals or entered diversion programs — joined the effort to remove Rosen.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The original grant winners are eligible to apply for the composting funding, as are those who participated in an earlier food waste diversion challenge, Warren said.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Broadway production ran for 25 previews and 1,670 regular performances.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Books have always been valuable assets in Hollywood, said Rich Green, who heads book-to-film/TV development at management and production firm the Gotham Group.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Emotions could impact your plans for fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whether biennials or museum shows, exhibitions are spaces for learning about images, the world, and the pains and delights of being alive.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon tests your ability to lighten up when unexpected pleasures come knocking.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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