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
An alternate history with different world leaders would be great escapism at the moment.
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
In the mode of expat escapism, Jessica, who is fond of doing dorky fake Londontown accents, stumbles through various cultural misunderstandings.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 July 2025
Edwards and cinematographer John Mathieson shot on 35mm on location in Thailand, and the extra effort to shoot on film makes for a stunning spectacle, the perfect kind of summer escapism.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
The sound evokes a time when escapism ruled the charts, and its return feels eerily timely to some.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
In the mode of expat escapism, Jessica, who is fond of doing dorky fake Londontown accents, stumbles through various cultural misunderstandings.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 July 2025
Edwards and cinematographer John Mathieson shot on 35mm on location in Thailand, and the extra effort to shoot on film makes for a stunning spectacle, the perfect kind of summer escapism.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
The sound evokes a time when escapism ruled the charts, and its return feels eerily timely to some.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to the video platform, those eligible to apply for the relief funds include not only YouTube creators but also editors, writers and other industry professionals who work in the broader entertainment industry.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are vast numbers of people who would like to put together songs from clips and samples, either for their own amusement or for commercial reasons.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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These 10 items help create a sanctuary that reduces stress and promotes relaxation.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Practicing answers, rehearsing entry and exit routines, and using relaxation techniques can help candidates present calmer faces during interviews.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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