escapism
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Sakurai is already ahead of the curve by leaning into the material’s brainless escapism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
To some, what we call the Great American Songbook is pure romantic escapism, mired in fantasy and pointedly unrealistic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Its reality format allows for perfect projection and escapism: no coordinating specialists and home care agencies, certainly no paternal tantrums.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
But some opt for less physically demanding escapism in the form of "congklak" -- a counting game using seeds or stones -- or "bola bekel", similar to jacks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
I was very happy, living in this world of fantasy and escapism.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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