escapism

noun

Definition of escapismnext
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 The first drink at five o’clock, the sting of a wandering eye, girls commiserating in the bathroom over their relationships, the loneliness, the escapism, the hope of rekindling a love that’s nearly burned out, and the wild fun of it all. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026 Good escapism is a treat to me, and a tasty one at that the better it is cooked. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 Her early travels in the 1920s and 1930s blurred the lines between escapism and art acquisition. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 And there was even, perversely, a touch of escapism to the experience. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for escapism
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  1. entertainment
  2. amusement
  3. enjoyment
  4. relaxation
Noun
  • The two tied the knot in July 2010 in a New York ceremony with hundreds of guests, among them sports and entertainment stars including LeBron James, Spike Lee, Serena Williams, Ciara, Kim Kardashian and Ludacris, The Times reported.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The entertainer, 67, was a guest on The Drew Barrymore show recently, and spoke to guest host Valerie Bertinelli about his early days in entertainment.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of entertainment
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  • Stewart concluded by joking that his final act of objetophilia had taken place in the very theater where the gala was being held, much to the audience’s dismay and amusement.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Family members of patients and others with ties to Eloise have argued against offering for-profit amusement at a site where vulnerable people suffered.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of amusement
Noun
  • The six categories that allow a lawsuit Under the limitation option, a person can sue for noneconomic damages, which include pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, only if the injury falls into one of six categories.
    — Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The movie-logging platform has helped reshape the world’s repertory film scene — effectively gamifying the enjoyment of archival art — while debates about the Times often wind their way back to the paper’s coverage of Palestine and trans rights.
    — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • The Ritz-Carlton also boasts the island’s only hammam, as well as a spacious relaxation deck to amplify the sense of elemental escape, with waves lapping away just beneath your feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The six-bedroom, six-bath farmhouse is considered a hub for recreation and relaxation with a 75-foot swimming pool, spa, gym, sauna, tennis and bocce courts.
    — Kat Tran October 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxation

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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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