escapism
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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
"It was the immersion in nature and having things that were green around me that made me feel happy, and plants were an escapism," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 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
Sociologist Denis Volkov of the Levada Centre -- designated a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities -- said escapism is prevalent across Russia.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 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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