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
But at a moment when many people are in a perpetual state of gloominess — courtesy of the news, social media doomscrolling or streaming/cable dramas that confuse lack of literal illumination with profundity — the pleasantly sunny escapism is difficult to resent.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
And escapism is what so many are craving.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Gritty club atmospheres, ’80s and ’90s music and disruptive styling that creates contrast between the feminine and the masculine offer a form of escapism in the theme.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
For many, the obsession with the show goes deeper than lighthearted escapism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
And escapism is what so many are craving.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Gritty club atmospheres, ’80s and ’90s music and disruptive styling that creates contrast between the feminine and the masculine offer a form of escapism in the theme.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
For many, the obsession with the show goes deeper than lighthearted escapism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
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One issue is that hypnosis has long been viewed as a form of entertainment, a stage show with a hypnotist and an audience, which can give viewers a sense that hypnosis is something done to you rather than a process that a person is led through.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes Six Flags Entertainment is a regional amusement-resort operator with approximately 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taking place at the City Center Bishop Ranch, the event invites both pets and their owners to don outfits and strut their stuff for the amusement of the general public.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Record the last of this year's flowers for your garden journal, but also for your own enjoyment later.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pagosa Springs Looking for a destination that combines mountain adventures and deep relaxation?—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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