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
Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.
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CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Pisces' biggest struggle in 2026 No more escapism.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That subculture undercuts escapism but proudly points to a different kind of theatrical future.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Wood, stone, fur and natural textures set a moody, transportive scene that nods to Viking escapism.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Pisces' biggest struggle in 2026 No more escapism.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
That subculture undercuts escapism but proudly points to a different kind of theatrical future.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Wood, stone, fur and natural textures set a moody, transportive scene that nods to Viking escapism.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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The deal comes alongside a fresh $100 million credit facility, from a separate, soon to be revealed entity, that will underpin both BondIt’s existing lending business and its push into new areas including live entertainment, sports, and the creator economy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sure enough, the boys began to connect and disconnect people's calls simply for their own amusement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition to a huge trampoline area with dodgeball, a ninja course, knockout basketball, a launch pad and a battle pit, the amusement center has other attractions like bowling, virtual reality, an arcade and a rock climbing wall.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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So during the warmup skate, before every Canucks game that Myers’ family attends, Garland waves at Tristan and then demonstrates a penalty for Tristan’s enjoyment.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kaplan himself believes the wine will hold up for 30 years but thinks that maximum enjoyment will be derived from it within five to seven.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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There’s a game room with a wet bar, a pool for relaxation and a two-bedroom guest house for multigenerational living.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The key to achieving hotel-level relaxation is wearing unrestrictive sleepwear—which the LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt delivers effortlessly.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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