1
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
Under the agreement, Angel Studios and Kova Releasing will co-release a slate of films across theatrical, streaming, and home entertainment channels.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Bedard and Bissonnette engaged in skating, shooting and faceoff competitions — all manufactured for our entertainment — and finally settled in Bedard’s favor through a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Now an entertainment hub, Bricktown is anchored by the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (home to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club) and a mile-long canal that’s lined with ice-cream shops, sports bars, and novelty stores.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Bedard and Bissonnette engaged in skating, shooting and faceoff competitions — all manufactured for our entertainment — and finally settled in Bedard’s favor through a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Now an entertainment hub, Bricktown is anchored by the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (home to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club) and a mile-long canal that’s lined with ice-cream shops, sports bars, and novelty stores.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Paige followed in her dad’s footsteps in the entertainment industry and has been working as a model since 2017.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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The official website for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which tech billionaire Elon Musk heads, was reportedly hacked on Friday, sending waves of confusion and amusement through the internet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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There’s no shortage of diversions and amusements to fill your Sunday afternoon.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Valentine’s Day event — centered on card making — provided a way to draw people back in, said Monica Benyamin, the recreation facility director.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On top of that, the lakes are a major source of recreation in the area and generate millions of dollars for the local economy.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Puppy Bowl is not just for the puppies' enjoyment and viewers' entertainment but also promotes pet adoption by featuring rescue dogs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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His accounts of natural disasters are leavened not only by the imaginary disasters in his purview but also by his obvious enjoyment of them.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last year, Wilson focused on New York’s diversion courts.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Then, in a wild spring runoff in 1905, the Colorado River blew out a diversion dam, and for the next three years the mighty Colorado drained into the Salton Sink.—
Dennis Hinkamp,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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Amazon's first group of production satellites for the company's Kuiper Internet network is now first in line on ULA's schedule.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Borchers is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reynolds has been with the organization for nine years and says Swift has brought a fun, new energy to the team.—
Ehsan Kassim,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Does giving up a Saturday morning to be a youth official seem like fun to you?—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Cowan appeared briefly at the end of the show – a parade of outlandish patterns and teased wigs – much to the delight of boyfriend Sam Smith who watched on alongside Kesha, who also camped out at the afterparty at Casa Cipriani.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some presidents defy political gravity, to the delight of their impersonators.—
Sopan Deb,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles want greatness − and the pleasure of unseating a rival.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Larry enjoyed traveling for both business and pleasure with his wife.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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