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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
For thrill-seekers Meta Quest 3S Meta’s latest headset still delivers an exceptional mixed-reality experience for serious entertainment.
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Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company pgLang, the tour is part an effort to bring more economic opportunities to the continent’s younger generations through live music.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Pinning the blame on new inventions isn’t a fresh argument either: In a 1923 essay, Aldous Huxley pointed to the ease of cultural production, driven by a growing middle-class desire for entertainment, as a major culprit for why mass-market books, movies, and music were so unsatisfying.
—T.m. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
The following month, an older alumnus and Harvard-Westlake parent, who worked in the entertainment industry, killed himself.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company pgLang, the tour is part an effort to bring more economic opportunities to the continent’s younger generations through live music.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Pinning the blame on new inventions isn’t a fresh argument either: In a 1923 essay, Aldous Huxley pointed to the ease of cultural production, driven by a growing middle-class desire for entertainment, as a major culprit for why mass-market books, movies, and music were so unsatisfying.
—T.m. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
The following month, an older alumnus and Harvard-Westlake parent, who worked in the entertainment industry, killed himself.
—Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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Their hope was to make guests feel an unadulterated sense of amusement while immersed in a warm and welcoming space.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Any release of tension is amazing — try to embrace the Sagittarius energy by having some amusement.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The recreation area covers some 8,800 acres, incorporating the reservoir itself and the surrounding landscape.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The period recreation is impeccable, and the many music performance sequences could not be more transporting, benefiting enormously from lead actors doing their own singing with estimable polish.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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He was charged with one felony count of drug possession, but maintains a clean criminal record due to his compliance with the diversion program.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The possession of cocaine charged was dropped Tuesday after Paul completed a six-month pretrial diversion program, which includes substance abuse classes.David Matthews, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Foreign, mostly Hollywood production in B.C. represents over 80 percent of total production spending in the province as Los Angeles producers also look to take advantage of generous currency savings as the value of the Canadian dollar continues to fall in value against the American greenback.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The resort’s aquatic center features pools, water slides, and a lazy river for endless fun.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives over the past decade.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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