escapism
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"GTA has always managed to find the right balance: a world that invites escapism while poking fun at the problems of the modern world."
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
He started uploading in 2012, in what many people consider to be the platform's "golden age" when vlogging, video game playthroughs and comedy escapism were all the rage.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Sheeran said he intends his concerts and music to be a space for “unity, joy, escapism, love and a place for everyone to feel welcome.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 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
The first was a burgeoning industry of escapism.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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