escapism

Example Sentences

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“So I bury my head into work. My escapism is the cruel reality of the city right now.”

From Los Angeles Times

"At the end of the day, what do you get remembered for? Making a shed load of money or creating something that brings genuine pleasure, happiness and escapism to people," she said.

From BBC

Nowadays, they qualify as escapism confirming our assumptions about ridiculous, rapacious people, which is terribly fun.

From Salon

Musicals, the ultimate form of escapism, are in on the act too.

From BBC

Goat, hippo and duck-shaped hot air balloons floated in clear blue skies over war-ravaged Myanmar this week in a rare opportunity for escapism.

From Barron's