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
Retailers are tapping into a genuine desire for emotional connection and festive escapism.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Driven by social media hype, nostalgia, and a desire for escapism, Halloween has evolved from a single-day celebration to a season-long retail event.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Inspired by gothic ’90s thrillers like Se7en and The Silence of the Lambs, Osgood Perkins’s unsettling and periodically shocking mood piece is an intelligent example of occult-horror escapism.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
Each one provided a perverse kind of escapism: a dark fantasy depicting Miami as a dreamy, sensuous war zone dotted with glass skyscrapers, cobalt swimming pools, and pastels.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Driven by social media hype, nostalgia, and a desire for escapism, Halloween has evolved from a single-day celebration to a season-long retail event.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Inspired by gothic ’90s thrillers like Se7en and The Silence of the Lambs, Osgood Perkins’s unsettling and periodically shocking mood piece is an intelligent example of occult-horror escapism.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
Each one provided a perverse kind of escapism: a dark fantasy depicting Miami as a dreamy, sensuous war zone dotted with glass skyscrapers, cobalt swimming pools, and pastels.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapism
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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But cable is just not the home of entertainment anymore, as NBCU's own actions demonstrate.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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The woman, Felicity Irvine, shared a candid video of her amusement after learning what had really caught her partner's eye to TikTok on October 16.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Along the way, he’s been writing: plays, screenplays, silly songs for his private amusement, and humor pieces for McSweeney’s and The New Yorker.Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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At Rosewood, rest and relaxation is also at the top of the menu.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapism. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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