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escapism

[ih-skey-piz-uhm] / ɪˈskeɪ pɪz əm /


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But beyond the delicious escapism, Francis brings us a story that shows the beauty of building community and making space for yourself to belong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“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

"We just tried to provide that escapism and keep people going through it".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

With their mix of social realism, symbolism and pure escapism, the movies of 1939 embody the same themes that kept audiences flocking to the cinema and other forms of entertainment throughout the decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The first was a burgeoning industry of escapism.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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