amusement
Example Sentences
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Smishing has become one of those quotidian irritations of modern life, and for some people, baiting the sender can feel like a tiny act of revenge—or just an opportunity for amusement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The oldest puppet space in the country resides up north in Oakland at amusement park Children’s Fairyland.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
As the votes were counted on Tuesday night and viewers enjoyed an acrobatic tribute to Vienna's Wurstelprater - one of the world's oldest amusement parks.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Under Jackson’s ownership, the compound once held as many as 22 structures, including a zoo with exotic animals, amusement park rides, and landscaping that spelled out the word “Neverland.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
“My sincere apologies,” she says, the amusement still sparkling in her eyes.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing amusement
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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Enjoy! Synonyms for "Pleasure"
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