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
Across the nine-day event, designers largely kept a safe distance from overt political statements and instead leaned into offering a space for escapism and more subtle explorations of empowerment.
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Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Neorealism emerged in the immediate aftermath of World War II as a response to the escapism and repression of Mussolini era cinema.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
With the market tanking and worry exploding all around, affordable escapism soon will be having a boffo moment at the Broadway box office.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
This is the platonic ideal of game-to-screen escapism.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Neorealism emerged in the immediate aftermath of World War II as a response to the escapism and repression of Mussolini era cinema.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
With the market tanking and worry exploding all around, affordable escapism soon will be having a boffo moment at the Broadway box office.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
This is the platonic ideal of game-to-screen escapism.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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This ethos was reflected in media and entertainment as well; where all of my favorite stars leaned into straightened strands once the cameras and major events came around.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Yet even as the party showcases a solidly deep bench of experience 2028 contenders, there is a nagging narrative, mostly in media circles, that Democrats should mimic the GOP by eloping with a non-traditional candidate with a massive entertainment or social media footprint.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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More casual, and far more intimate, is the arsenal of gun shots—regular Americans, children as well as adults, toting their weaponry for the camera, and for the nervous amusement of their friends and relatives.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meg’s Corner: Rivalries need time even if entertaining doesn’t Beyond our collective enjoyment from this weekend’s NWSL action, there was a helpful reminder that this league loves to buck off tidy narratives.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Now lazy-river fans know the No. 1 place to experience relaxation on the water: Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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There’s plenty at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán besides the spa to aid in your relaxation.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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