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
Brooks’s years honing his craft writing prickly characters and witty repartee ensures that not all of this scans as mindless escapism.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
Feelings of escapism will be strong.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Though located in some of the most beautiful surrounds that nature offers, Haldeman believes there’s more to wintertime spa bookings than escapism.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The campaign evokes the allure and the luxury of escapism through its modern glamour aesthetic and timelessness.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
Feelings of escapism will be strong.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
Though located in some of the most beautiful surrounds that nature offers, Haldeman believes there’s more to wintertime spa bookings than escapism.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The campaign evokes the allure and the luxury of escapism through its modern glamour aesthetic and timelessness.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Harry, who remained seated, looked on and chuckled with amusement.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dowdle got dinged after his second, much to the amusement of Adam Amin and Greg Olsen in the Fox broadcast booth.—
Luke DeCock,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Half the enjoyment of these toys is being able to carefully break open the egg to reveal the surprise creature inside.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The themes of poverty, greed and love, that’s the part that the viewers are putting into their enjoyment of the movie.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to Amex, what unites these destinations is a desire for meaningful travel—whether through first-time adventures, cultural immersion, or settings that balance relaxation with a strong sense of place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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