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escapism

noun

Definition of escapism

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 Populist theatrics, divorced from the prosaic work of consensus-building and problem-solving, degenerate into political escapism. — Will Marshall, Washington Post, 18 July 2026 Suspended white speakers and hidden subwoofers now deliver concert-hall immediacy even to dollar seats, creating an immersive grandeur that raises fresh questions about technology, escapism and live music. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 These books show the ways Black children use imagination as more than a form of escapism or fanciful thinking. — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 At Dior, the set was a leafy hothouse, also evoking escapism. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for escapism

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Potential suitors would also naturally be looking at what the future holds for the entertainment business at large.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The global board game market has been on the upswing since 2020, when people looked for new entertainment and hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertainment

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In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

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This relaxation of the rules thus allows certain distant male relatives who are over 15 years old and unmarried to rejoin the imperial family.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
Ordering a drink can mark the start of a night out, signal relaxation or ease self-consciousness around other people.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

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