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
The Jersey Shore is beloved for its diverse beach towns, many of which feature lively boardwalks lined with classic amusement rides, restaurants, bars, and shops that come alive each summer.
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Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
But the amusement didn’t last long.
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Yet my dominant reaction at this moment is one of amusement.
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Joel Marks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amusement
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
But the amusement didn’t last long.
—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Yet my dominant reaction at this moment is one of amusement.
—
Joel Marks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amusement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
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New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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