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
But for pure candy-box escapism, the prize goes to The Princess Switch movies, with Vanessa Hudgens playing at least two different versions of Vanessa Hudgens.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
The game, which has sold nearly fifty million copies to date, became emblematic of pandemic escapism, offering a kind of parallel virtual society in which interaction was still possible.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
There was also an element of escapism at the concert, which took place on the evening before Election Day.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Loewe Medium Squeeze Bag in Beaded Leather Loewe Medium Squeeze bag in beaded leather channeled a bit of escapism with an artisanal and hand-crafted feel that reads modern.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
The game, which has sold nearly fifty million copies to date, became emblematic of pandemic escapism, offering a kind of parallel virtual society in which interaction was still possible.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
There was also an element of escapism at the concert, which took place on the evening before Election Day.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Loewe Medium Squeeze Bag in Beaded Leather Loewe Medium Squeeze bag in beaded leather channeled a bit of escapism with an artisanal and hand-crafted feel that reads modern.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
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The entertainment behemoth Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is bringing JK Rowling's popular franchise back to screens as an HBO series.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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In more entertainment news ... 🎣 Prep for the upcoming fishing season at the Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show in St. Paul RiverCentre Friday-Sunday.Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Their hope was to make guests feel an unadulterated sense of amusement while immersed in a warm and welcoming space.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Any release of tension is amazing — try to embrace the Sagittarius energy by having some amusement.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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That ease in shaping your space offers tremendous potential for enjoyment, one of the five facets of wellness design.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Appreciation can also have an element of enjoyment.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
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For those seeking relaxation, Porto Santo features a selection of high-quality hotels with Spa and Wellness facilities.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Except as a form of hypnotic relaxation, even watching seems beside the point.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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