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
Valli remains adamant about the importance of fashion as escapism.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
From the boxy cars to the music of the Spinners and the Stooges to offhand chatter about Linda Lovelace, these artifacts give the show an element of retro escapism.
—Judy Berman, Time, 12 May 2025
This is our form of escapism to get away from our problems, but also if it’s used properly, television and film is now a tool that can help to encourage, to inspire us to live a better life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
That literary trope turned rom-com convention gives structure to all six of her masterworks—which goes to show that the romance genre, far from mere escapism, can be an ideal lens through which to observe a society’s values.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
From the boxy cars to the music of the Spinners and the Stooges to offhand chatter about Linda Lovelace, these artifacts give the show an element of retro escapism.
—Judy Berman, Time, 12 May 2025
This is our form of escapism to get away from our problems, but also if it’s used properly, television and film is now a tool that can help to encourage, to inspire us to live a better life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
That literary trope turned rom-com convention gives structure to all six of her masterworks—which goes to show that the romance genre, far from mere escapism, can be an ideal lens through which to observe a society’s values.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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The second business, Global Networks, will include entertainment, sports and news television brands around the world as CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., and Discovery, free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as the profitable Discovery+ streaming service and Bleacher Report (B/R).—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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It had even been primed to enjoy them, as entertainment.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The amusement part was divided into the Alpine Center, Water World and Motor World.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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This is especially significant with the planet of love in your sixth house of daily routines, so consider this all the more reason to request a personal day for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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