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
At 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, this is probably just fun escapism and nothing mind-blowing.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Across the many predictions surfacing are themes of imagination, glamour, and nostalgia, which often signal a yearn for escapism due to unstable political and economic times.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Football, after all, initially became a popular sport as a pastime designed to bring escapism to for working-class people in the Victorian era.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Vegas does escapism better than anywhere—these are the most wonderfully weird ways to do it.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Across the many predictions surfacing are themes of imagination, glamour, and nostalgia, which often signal a yearn for escapism due to unstable political and economic times.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Football, after all, initially became a popular sport as a pastime designed to bring escapism to for working-class people in the Victorian era.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Vegas does escapism better than anywhere—these are the most wonderfully weird ways to do it.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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Inside the entertainment complex, there is a professional-grade four-lane bowling alley, arcade gaming area, state-of-the-art indoor shooting range, and a club-style bar with seating for 20.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The area had already changed to an entertainment district with the 1981 opening of the Billy Bob’s Texas nightclub across North Main Street.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thirty-four states have some form of admissions or amusement tax generally running from 3% to 10%.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Viewers on Instagram were quick to share their amusement at Tini's morning routine, and their delight at her close relationship with her owner's partner.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Part of his enjoyment came from being surrounded by talented actors like Carell, Fey, Domingo, Calvani and Kenney-Silver.—
Sean Mandell,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Although that trip was born from an educational perspective, there was a high level of luxury and enjoyment.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Fort George Hotel & Spa is a historic gem located in the heart of Belize City, perfect for culturally minded travelers, with proximity to the airport and deluxe treatments at K’in Spa, ideal for post-flight relaxation or Carnival recovery.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After deciding to take his family to a tourist town for some fun in the sun, a minor encounter with local bullies yanks the family into the crosshairs of an unhinged, blood-thirsty crime boss (Sharon Stone), who is determined to derail his relaxation.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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