escapism

Example Sentences

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“We certainly are living in a time where we have enough we can look around and feel pessimistic,” Tarses said, “but I don’t think this is escapism, and I don’t really see this as aspirational.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It was sheer escapism and during the Depression, this was particularly welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"It's really fresh, there's a lot of competition with reality TV, you're trying to get people's attention but you've got that level of escapism and I feel like it's really something special," she adds.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

And then I get to wear this gold one on the beach where she gets to let loose and ride off into the sunset when she’s an actress that probably doesn’t get that escapism.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

She’s always worried about complaining or bringing too much real life into the escapism.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith