amuse

Example Sentences

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The temptation to amuse the audience led him to betray his duty to appraise the work of aspiring artists who tremblingly dared present themselves before His Nasty Majesty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A steal at $28 for three courses, diners saddle up to the counter, reminiscent of a chef’s table, for a French and Japanese-inspired amuse bouche with a main dessert, followed by petit fours.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

"Slay" as a slang term means to greatly impress or amuse, and "sigma" means popular or successful.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

This may amuse you as they wind around your legs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

His brain was a mixed-up, bizarre place, but at least he could amuse himself sometimes.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix