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
After all, with everything happening in the world, passion, connection and true escapism are just what the doctor ordered.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
This raises questions about the potential for these platforms to cultivate unhealthy attachments and foster escapism, particularly among vulnerable adolescents.
—Shrikant Nagori, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
This raises questions about the potential for these platforms to cultivate unhealthy attachments and foster escapism, particularly among vulnerable adolescents.
—Shrikant Nagori, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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While some infotainment systems are better than others, many drivers use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto daily to access navigation and entertainment for their drives.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The company provides capital to media and entertainment businesses, including motion picture studios, independent production companies and other rights-holders.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But the amusement doesn’t stop inside Hidden Garden.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales from France to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Here's exactly how and when to harvest peony flowers for maximum enjoyment, according to a flower farmer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Special plants can provide a certain enjoyment or hold a symbolic meaning.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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