escapologist

Example Sentences

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Though, ultimately, it did not end well for the legendary escapologist.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

Yet her portrait of this womanizing, "self-destroyed escapologist" is softened by her high regard for his lush language.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2016

There were other calamities, too, from which Bowie, ever the escapologist, managed to flee unscathed, and even with his reputation—or his catalogue of hits—enhanced.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 13, 2016

Houdini turned to debunking mediums in his middle age as his career as an escapologist went into decline.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2014

It was Mailer himself who suggested Barney might read his novel, after appearing in the artist's 1999 film Cremaster 2, playing the escapologist Harry Houdini.

From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2014