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Things done for pleasure or entertainment
Modest amusements or pleasurable experiences
Plural for the act of turning or deviating from a course or path
“This is just a diversion from the issue at hand, a kind of linguistic tai chi.”
Plural for an alternative route or path for travel
“This is a long diversion from the main route, but worth it if you are feeling energetic.”
Plural for something intended to distract attention from something more important
“This person is very charming and charismatic and will, if they feel you are becoming suspicious, create a diversion to distract you from these suspicions.”
Plural for something that prevents someone from concentrating on something else
“Junior faculty members, in particular, want to ensure that their blogs are not a diversion from their primary research.”
Plural for a state of difference or discrepancy in two or more elements
“This is a democracy where the widest diversion of views prevails.”
Plural for a pleasant or amusing pastime or activity
“Of course, the biggest diversion, the fall foliage, is free, and it is well worth the trip.”
Plural for the state or process of experiencing pleasure or joy in something
“Since you have thus appealed to the legal profession, I will suggest to you a little experiment for your diversion.”
Plural for the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard
Plural for a formal evening party
Plural for the state or experience of being alienated or estranged from a group or society
Plural for action to confuse or conceal
Plural for an act of escaping from routine or reality into fantasy, or an inclination to do so
Plural for an act of changing to or adopting one thing in place of another
Plural for lacks relevance and does not pertain to the matter at hand
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