as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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as in regaling
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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2
as in debating
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart
I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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Recent Examples of entertaining
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The American Century Championship is one of the most entertaining golf events of the year, and day one did not disappoint, as Charles Barkley and Steph Curry put on a show.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
With Love wants to be more than just a cooking show, though, aspiring to the higher form of entertaining mastered across media by Martha Stewart.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This is a big task, and one that’s best saved for the fall just before the holiday entertaining season kicks off, says Hill.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The American Century Championship is one of the most entertaining golf events of the year, and day one did not disappoint, as Charles Barkley and Steph Curry put on a show.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Verb
Given that Neon almost sold itself once before, is Quinn still entertaining offers?
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
With Love wants to be more than just a cooking show, though, aspiring to the higher form of entertaining mastered across media by Martha Stewart.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
Adjective
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For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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New research found that having more menopause symptoms was linked to worse cognitive and behavioral function, which are markers of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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My tailbones were sore and my legs tired after nearly three days of nonstop cycling, and the thought of having the breeze at our backs on our final day boosted my mood.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That, along with the coach doors, all the fun delights and the clever engineering make this ultra-luxe SUV as much a rock star as its owners and occupants.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That’s what makes music fun: Giving people an opportunity to choose something that they’re obsessed with in a song outside of the lyrics or the melody.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Verb
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While producers pondering where to set their next movie will surely be tempted, this does come at a time when those in Hollywood especially are desperate to bring production back to home shores.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Murphy, who has launched a group called the American EV Jobs Alliance to try to build bipartisan support for electric vehicles, has spent years pondering why more Republicans won't buy them.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This tiny spot has everything needed for relaxation—a pair of Adirondack chairs to lean back and reflect on the day and a tiny table for holding drinks and snacks.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Again, this man has been holding onto so much, and things have just been compacted for him.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Those dropshots are delightful toppings to the dessert collection of sweet spot strokes in Alcaraz’s armory.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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