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
Fans were left on a major cliffhanger for a year and a half after a secret kiss with Cole (LaLonde) sent Jackie (Nikki Rodriguez), who was dating his brother Alex (Ashby Gentry), running from Silver Falls to New York City for a summer of escapism.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For decades, the Maldives has been the poster child for Indian Ocean escapism.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
At 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, this is probably just fun escapism and nothing mind-blowing.
—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
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Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For decades, the Maldives has been the poster child for Indian Ocean escapism.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
At 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, this is probably just fun escapism and nothing mind-blowing.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
Noun
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Its chips can power in-car entertainment systems, for example, and on Monday, the company announced a partnership with Google Cloud that allows automakers to create their own digital assistants.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 58-acre yard is the epicenter of what the Broncos hope will be a transformative project, anchored by a multi-billion dollar stadium and flanked by an entertainment district designed to host events, draw fans and generate revenue nearly every day of the year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 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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And that robbed the viewing experience of some enjoyment.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a culture that emphasizes saving face and meeting expectations, students were less motivated by curiosity or enjoyment and more by fear of letting others down.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In this state, the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response takes priority, inhibiting relaxation, pleasure and trust, which make for the key ingredients of romantic connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For the average person, being massaged in a public space, as part of a competition, might be a relaxation-proof challenge.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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