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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
Bass also highlighted the importance of bringing tourism back to downtown Los Angeles, and competing to win back entertainment jobs, after a huge exodus of filming to other cities and countries.
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Or when a certain couple’s cheesy, try-hard Instagram posts become weekly entertainment for your group chat.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
The network and Ramsay’s Studio Ramsay Global are also teaming up to launch a digital culinary and entertainment brand called Bite.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Currently, Furious 7, alongside A Minecraft Movie, are leading presales for Friday in China, according to ticketing and entertainment platform Maoyan.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Or when a certain couple’s cheesy, try-hard Instagram posts become weekly entertainment for your group chat.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
The network and Ramsay’s Studio Ramsay Global are also teaming up to launch a digital culinary and entertainment brand called Bite.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Currently, Furious 7, alongside A Minecraft Movie, are leading presales for Friday in China, according to ticketing and entertainment platform Maoyan.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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This massive endeavor, which officially opens May 22, is a way for Universal to showcase and monetize its diverse library of franchises and bolster its amusements business.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 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,
12 Apr. 2025
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What went into the recreation of that opening scene?—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Under the Organic Act of 1916, NPS employees are to protect the nation’s parks and monuments while also providing for public enjoyment now and for future generations.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
13 Apr. 2025
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Once a child is arrested, Rovner says the disparities often accumulate even further, from who is offered a diversion program, to who stays in detention until their hearing, to who gets probation.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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This revenue diversion has weakened Ethereum's economic model.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The seat changes have fueled fan speculation about the stage production and set design for the tour.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most Carmen opera or ballet productions draw the story from the 1854 novella by French writer Prosper Mérimée — and generally are set in 19th century Spain.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a video shared by A Dog's Hideaway, another golden called Butters was equally sleepy after hours of fun at day care.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the podcast segment saw the co-hosts poking fun at his views, the internet did not hold back in its response.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Growing up, in San Diego, Mary Faith Casey could easily access delight.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sun in Taurus is all about stability, comfort and the pleasures of the physical world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a landscape where retailers are constantly searching for ways to tie commerce with culture, Mahjong offers a rare alignment of purpose, community, and pleasure.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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