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
After seven years of positioning itself within the U.S. entertainment industry, 9F Agency took a crucial step in its international expansion with the opening of operations in Mexico, led by the prominent Spanish executive Cristina Martín.
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Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Many of those fans are often criticized for treating true crime as an entertainment playground, much to the alarm of other true crime fans.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Cars today use satellite connectivity for tracking and location, software updates and entertainment like satellite radio.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
Black, a former New York prosecutor, moves from East to West to become an entertainment lawyer.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Many of those fans are often criticized for treating true crime as an entertainment playground, much to the alarm of other true crime fans.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Cars today use satellite connectivity for tracking and location, software updates and entertainment like satellite radio.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
Black, a former New York prosecutor, moves from East to West to become an entertainment lawyer.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
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Now proprietors are going after adults with concepts like Holey Moley and Punch Bowl Social, which combines eating and drinking with nostalgic amusements such as billiards, bowling, darts and arcade games.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The stark contrast between her daytime and nighttime behavior has only added to the amusement of viewers, many of whom have left lighthearted comments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Natural State's burgeoning outdoor recreation industry generated $7.3 billion in direct and indirect economic impact during 2023, per topline figures shared from a new report Monday.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Yates’ second-degree murder conviction stemmed from killing inmate Nathan Marcus, 33, at a recreation yard, the CDCR has said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, the couple didn't let that unexpected surprise get in the way of their enjoyment of that special moment.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sunday’s flight diversions come amid a string of incidents involving aircraft safety in recent weeks.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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There are diversions for younger kids, such as eye-level dioramas for toddlers and fossil identification games for older kids.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Diving headfirst back into a pop-focused sound, Gaga brings in a new suite of production collaborators — including Andrew Watt, Cirkut and her fiancé Michael Polansky — to reconfigure her signature sound into a modern context.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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Preparing for the Future Currently, Powerscourt has a production capacity of 300,000 liters annually, with over 25,000 casks laid down aging right now, but Cashman is ambitious.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be sure to look for fun stops along the way, such as Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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In Eli Craig’s (Tucker & Dale vs Evil) newest outing, the real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The chorizo and potato taco is a delight, featuring chunks of potato rich with spicy pork fat and bits of salty meat.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The interiors are beautifully designed, and outside, the gardens are a true delight.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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See Our Guide Charlottesville Charlottesville is a pleasure to visit due to its tasty food scene and a plethora of beautiful shops, including a vast selection of antique stores.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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In pleasure, this retrograde revealed how emotional safety and erotic freedom were deeply connected, possibly inviting a softer, more intentional relationship with personal needs.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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