escapism
noun
es·cap·ism
i-ˈskā-ˌpi-zəm 
: habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine
Examples of escapism in a Sentence
Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
Recent Examples on the Web
The commanding performances and stunning victories helped turn this year’s Games into a worldwide cultural phenomenon, satisfying a hunger for escapism and enthusiasm after the pandemic years.
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Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Fly Me to the Moon’s inept attempt at feel-good escapism proves that demoralized Hollywood is going through a crisis that’s not just political but artistic, too.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 July 2024
Designers are also looking to more playful and colorful trims as a form of escapism.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Either way, this week’s selects are all about escapism and introspection.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 July 2024
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Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Fly Me to the Moon’s inept attempt at feel-good escapism proves that demoralized Hollywood is going through a crisis that’s not just political but artistic, too.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 July 2024
Designers are also looking to more playful and colorful trims as a form of escapism.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Either way, this week’s selects are all about escapism and introspection.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for escapism
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“Escapism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escapism. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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escapism
noun
es·cap·ism
is-ˈkā-ˌpiz-əm
: a habit of thinking or a form of entertainment about purely imaginary or amusing things that provides an escape from reality or everyday matters
Medical Definition
escapism
noun
es·cap·ism
is-ˈkā-ˌpiz-əm
: habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine
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