entertainment

[en-ter-teyn-muhnt] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn mənt /

NOUN

amusement, pleasure

Synonyms

STRONG

ball bash blast celebration cheer clambake delight dissipation distraction diversion enjoyment feast frolic fun gaiety game grins laughs merriment merrymaking party pastime picnic play recreation relaxation relief revelry satisfaction shindig sport spree surprise treat

WEAK

big-time blowout divertissement fun and games good time high time leisure activity lots of laughs regalement wingding

Antonyms

STRONG

depression dissatisfaction gloom labor melancholy misery need pain profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness vocation want work

WEAK

chore drudgery

Example Sentences

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Some in the media industry also raised concerns that the deal would mark a major step toward AI replacing entertainment industry talent.

From BBC

Also at issue is the Middle Eastern money the Ellison family has been expecting to pull off Paramount’s leveraged buyout of its larger entertainment company rival.

From Los Angeles Times

Easy access through mobile apps can make it harder for some people to control their habits, turning what should be entertainment into a financial and personal problem.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond “Fortnite,” the company is known as a leader in 3D engine technology and interactive entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

MLB has been aggressive in recent years with implementing rule changes for the sake of entertainment, even at the expense of innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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