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
Wood, stone, fur and natural textures set a moody, transportive scene that nods to Viking escapism.
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Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, escapism can make for less compelling art.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
In a society full of cookie cutter McMansions, scrolling through customizable tiny houses on Amazon is one of my favorite forms of escapism.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The trend has become the latest example of people online romanticizing a different time as a form of escapism.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
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Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, escapism can make for less compelling art.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
In a society full of cookie cutter McMansions, scrolling through customizable tiny houses on Amazon is one of my favorite forms of escapism.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The trend has become the latest example of people online romanticizing a different time as a form of escapism.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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The overwhelming motive for the early fakes was to provide entertainment — about three-quarters of the images in the exhibition were created for this purpose, Rooseboom said.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although disappointed that the audio leaked, many players look back on it with amusement.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Universal Studios Japan just made the first move in making our Poké friends into an amusement-park staple.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Before treatments, guests can recline indoors with homemade lavender popcorn or enjoy sitting outside in the charming relaxation space filled with herbs and flowers.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition, some herbal teas may help reduce stress, promote relaxation, or improve digestion.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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