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.
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Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Gritty club atmospheres, ’80s and ’90s music and disruptive styling that creates contrast between the feminine and the masculine offer a form of escapism in the theme.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
For many, the obsession with the show goes deeper than lighthearted escapism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With global tensions running high, TIFF audiences appeared especially receptive to films embracing levity and escapism.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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 22 Sep. 2025.
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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
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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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