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Entertainment

The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general.

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Beguilement 76% connected

The act of beguiling, or the state of being beguiled.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Distraction 76% connected

The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.

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Extravaganza 76% connected

A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature.

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Show 76% connected

To exhibit or present to view; to place in sight; to display; -- the thing exhibited being the object, and often with an indirect object denoting the…

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Diversion 76% connected

The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recreation 76% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

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Amuse 74% connected

To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amuse 74% connected

To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amusement 92% connected

Deep thought; muse.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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