as in entertainment
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire
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Recent Examples of amusement
Next comes state inspections, or at least in some states that heavily regulate amusement rides.
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Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
The flashes of amusement when things went wrong.
—Prince Harry, Time, 7 May 2026
While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
The flashes of amusement when things went wrong.
—Prince Harry, Time, 7 May 2026
While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
Noun
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Windsor Lake, a popular destination for outdoor recreation, is currently full.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Ultimately, Tennenbaum hopes Pitkin County receives the special use permit so that Maroon Bells remains a hallmark of Colorado’s outdoor recreation scene for generations to come.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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