as in entertainment
an activity that allows people to forget about the real problems of life
The movie is pure escapism. Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
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Recent Examples of escapism
Maybe, maybe not, but MSNBC’s Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough thinks there could be interest in some escapism.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Visitors who luck into discovering it, of which my wife and I are lucky enough to count ourselves among, are struck by the feeling of unplugged escapism.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Expect to wrestle with the grim power of propaganda and the dangerous riddle of just what is real, in what is surely a work of fantastic escapism … right?
—Colin Dwyer, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Crate & Barrel When designing the outdoor collection, Arnold combined Hollywood Regency glamour with English countryside elegance to evoke a sense of high-brow escapism.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Visitors who luck into discovering it, of which my wife and I are lucky enough to count ourselves among, are struck by the feeling of unplugged escapism.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Expect to wrestle with the grim power of propaganda and the dangerous riddle of just what is real, in what is surely a work of fantastic escapism … right?
—Colin Dwyer, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Crate & Barrel When designing the outdoor collection, Arnold combined Hollywood Regency glamour with English countryside elegance to evoke a sense of high-brow escapism.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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Formerly an entertainment venue and public garden in the late 1800s, Zhang Yuan later became a residential area until the government took over in 2018.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bulk of Everybody’s Live is clearly designed for the comedian’s amusement.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joan's immediate reaction was one of understandable amusement.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ancient Chinese healers prescribed it for pain relief, while Indian Ayurvedic medicine valued it for relaxation and digestion.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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