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
With global tensions running high, TIFF audiences appeared especially receptive to films embracing levity and escapism.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Since then, games like Void Crew have amped up the experience of what made Bridge Crew so good, but part of what made that evening of November 16 so memorable was the escapism.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This is not meant to denigrate the value of escapism—or the value of the aesthetic experience any of these storytelling forms provide.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.
—Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Since then, games like Void Crew have amped up the experience of what made Bridge Crew so good, but part of what made that evening of November 16 so memorable was the escapism.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This is not meant to denigrate the value of escapism—or the value of the aesthetic experience any of these storytelling forms provide.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.
—Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Riyadh Season, an annual entertainment and sports festival which hosts major events, typically runs from October to March.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The comedically top-heavy sausages, which can easily topple forwards into the dirt, temporarily take center stage as the baseball players gaze on in amusement from their dugouts, sometimes wagering on the outcome.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film is family-friendly, with the lyric videos playing for the clean versions of songs create amusement when compared with explicit versions.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Set within the magical world of Harry Potter, this interactive book features two detachable plush characters, a peek-a-boo flap, textured pages, and other sensory elements for baby’s enjoyment.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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And don’t miss out on the under-$25 Qevooon Camping Hammock for relaxation anywhere.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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This amino acid is thought to support relaxation and brain health.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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