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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
With region radio personality Ron Harlow’s March improv show of local talents to plays, children’s shows and annual holiday events, Beatniks has earned and established a gritty history of cutting-edge stage entertainment.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Daniels said King’s legacy will be honored with a variety of activities and entertainment at the 40th anniversary celebration on Monday, including a battle of the bands.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
Executives recognize that what works today may not have as much value in the future, given the pace of change in technology and entertainment.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Tickets start at $49 and general one-day tickets offer visitors a chance at seeing Holiday in the Park, which starts at 5 p.m. and features dazzling lights and festive entertainment.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Daniels said King’s legacy will be honored with a variety of activities and entertainment at the 40th anniversary celebration on Monday, including a battle of the bands.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
Executives recognize that what works today may not have as much value in the future, given the pace of change in technology and entertainment.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Tickets start at $49 and general one-day tickets offer visitors a chance at seeing Holiday in the Park, which starts at 5 p.m. and features dazzling lights and festive entertainment.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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And to Cumming’s amusement, the cast seems genuinely scared of him at times, treating him as an almost omniscient voice of God on the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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Internet viewers were quick to share their amusement and admiration for Milo's antics.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Gilbert, a fast-growing town in Maricopa County, recently voted to raise taxes for various needs that have arisen with its expansion, including parks and recreation money that would fund pickleball courts.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The recreation improvements total $81 million, including $9 million to renovate the city’s golf course, $8 million for Flamingo Park and $7.7 million at Pasadena Park.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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The home game was the kind of diversion the players needed after the past seven days, in which some players saw the flames come close to their homes.—
Janis Carr,
Orange County Register,
14 Jan. 2025
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Employers cannot consider arrests without convictions, expunged records, or diversion program participation.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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His production was especially encouraging given how little UCLA has gotten from its two big men, prompting Cronin to play him a season-high 27 minutes.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Many Hollywood productions have been forced to stop filming, amid the high winds, smoke and dangerous fires.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Minimalist is out, here: Expect fun, bright maximalist patterns and bright colors in Deco’s live/work space.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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This was such a pleasure and it's been a true delight talking with both of you.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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Despite whatever horrors her past may hold, according to her caretakers, Snow White is a delight to be around.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Under your leadership, New York was a pleasure to live in!—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Its large and vibrant display makes your daily scrolling and streaming a pleasure, and that stylus is a fun bonus for doodling or quick notes.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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