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
Others conceptualize a gilded escapism, or a stabilizing coming to terms with never being able to guess what’s around the corner.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Sandokan’s story has an extraordinary level of escapism that transports audiences straight into the heart of the jungle.
—John Bleasdale, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
And, of course, escapism is a supply-and-demand business.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
For Dimension 20, its existing library of pre-pandemic games attracted people who maybe craved togetherness and lighthearted escapism.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Sandokan’s story has an extraordinary level of escapism that transports audiences straight into the heart of the jungle.
—John Bleasdale, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
And, of course, escapism is a supply-and-demand business.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
For Dimension 20, its existing library of pre-pandemic games attracted people who maybe craved togetherness and lighthearted escapism.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
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Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Independence Avenue could be bolstered as an economic center, the street grid could be stitched back together with safer paths for people to get around on foot, and more land could be brought online for housing, businesses, entertainment and parks as downtown Kansas City continues to grow.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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While getting a little too liberal with his wife's lorazepam prescription, Timothy Ratliff, the secret-keeping patriarch on this season of the White Lotus, groggily joins his family while wearing just a robe — then accidentally flashes them all to their amusement and/or horror.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The hour unfolds through a big location, features dozens of extras, and its focus keeps shifting between the cops, the teachers, and various groups of students who are having wildly disparate responses to the murder, from overwhelming grief to juvenile amusement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Malone describes it as a wine built for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This particular form of magnesium has calming effects on the nervous system, promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety and stress, enhancing sleep quality, and more.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in calming activities, such as reading a book or listening to soft music before bed, can help children transition from the busyness of the day to a state of relaxation, optimizing the brain’s nightly cleanup work.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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