escapism
noun
es·cap·ism
i-ˈskā-ˌpi-zəm 
: habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine
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Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
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Molina is obsessed with escapism through movies, and is particularly obsessed with the diva Ingrid Luna, the titular Spider Woman, played here by Lopez.
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Samantha Allen, Them., 2 Sep. 2025
Andor soon bonds with Klára, but later becomes infatuated with his late father, a ticket salesman with connections to the entertainment industry (escapism is a recurring motif) and an observant Jew, whose faith becomes of great interest to the boy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Fans were left on a major cliffhanger for a year and a half after a secret kiss with Cole (LaLonde) sent Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez), who was dating his brother Alex (Ashby Gentry), running from Silver Falls to New York City for a summer of escapism.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For decades, the Maldives has been the poster child for Indian Ocean escapism.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Allen, Them., 2 Sep. 2025
Andor soon bonds with Klára, but later becomes infatuated with his late father, a ticket salesman with connections to the entertainment industry (escapism is a recurring motif) and an observant Jew, whose faith becomes of great interest to the boy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Fans were left on a major cliffhanger for a year and a half after a secret kiss with Cole (LaLonde) sent Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez), who was dating his brother Alex (Ashby Gentry), running from Silver Falls to New York City for a summer of escapism.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For decades, the Maldives has been the poster child for Indian Ocean escapism.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escapism. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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escapism
noun
es·cap·ism
is-ˈkā-ˌpiz-əm
: a habit of thinking or a form of entertainment about purely imaginary or amusing things that provides an escape from reality or everyday matters
Medical Definition
escapism
noun
es·cap·ism
is-ˈkā-ˌpiz-əm
: habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine
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