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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

This is echoed by Tucci, who calls the film "a nice bit of escapism" at a time when "the world is in a very chaotic place".

From BBC • May 1, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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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