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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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026