Thesaurus results for ESCAPISM

escapism

noun

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 Across its many subgenres, reality television is a format that contains multitudes, including competition, luxury, romance, aspirational support or instruction, scopophilia, pure escapism, and, at its most shameless (and sometimes, yes, gratifying), a heaping portion of schadenfreude. —

Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 May 2026 Their transformation could potentially unfold through disillusionment, learning how to separate fantasy from reality after periods of escapism, emotional overwhelm and losing themselves in people, dreams or the impossible. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026 Oh, and escapism, in the form of a human-like octopus who helps lost souls find each other. —

David Faris, TheWeek, 1 May 2026 Tucked between multiple waterways surrounding Christiansted, the island’s capital city, Undercover Books makes a concerted effort to offer its visitors more than escapism. —

Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for escapism

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Robert and Susan founded the entertainment company Team Downey, which has produced Perry Mason, The Sympathizer, Play Dirty and more.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The podcast will explore how Latinos are leaving their imprint on the world of entertainment and beyond, from the emergence of young Hollywood talent to the global dominance of Latin music.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026