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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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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Her husband also joined her dressed as a fisherman, creating a bizarre yet entertaining dynamic.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The room also features a spacious pantry with a Dutch door, which is ideal for entertaining.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The covered patio, which is perfect for entertaining, rain or shine.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Her husband also joined her dressed as a fisherman, creating a bizarre yet entertaining dynamic.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Some media reports earlier this week floated the possibility that CVS management was entertaining the idea to break up the company.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The room also features a spacious pantry with a Dutch door, which is ideal for entertaining.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
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Though there are many examples that are less amusing.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hausman notes that the algorithm does not work perfectly, and like modern chatbots, the robots sometimes fail in surprising and amusing ways.Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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All of which is to say: Buckle up, this is going to be fun.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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The combination makes the blush appear lively and fun.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The brick-and-mortar Sunny’s opened in Miami on Wednesday, with the owners retaining the original outdoor brick courtyard but complementing it with an indoor, white-tablecloth space.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Far less formal but arguably more delightful is Li Ciusoni, which takes its name from the Sardinian word for a type of gnocchi-like dumpling pasta that’s unique to the island.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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