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escapism

noun

Definition of escapism

as in entertainment

an activity that allows people to forget about the real problems of life The movie is pure escapism. Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.

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Recent Examples of escapism Parton’s response, according to Cyrus, was essentially a reminder that music could be a form of escapism. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The Imaginarium’s Phil Robertson describes the effect as something closer to augmentation than escapism. — Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 This irresistible escapism is set among the world of the ultrarich. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for escapism

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Spin is the result of eight years of research and development started in 2016 and handled by a team of about 10 tech, fashion and entertainment professionals in addition to Albrighi and Kuo, who serve as co-chief executive officers of the company.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
K-pop has historically been an industry that holds idols — the name given to pop stars in the Korean entertainment industry — to an extremely high standard.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainment

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This really feels like a Bahrain GP Ever since F1 announced its plan to hold the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, the naming quirk around the 3,700 miles between the two countries has been a source of online amusement.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Arcade games, go-karts, amusement rides, and more from Fun Spot America are all up for grabs following the Fayetteville park's recent closure.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of amusement

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Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
They were found to sharply increase how long people continued to engage, but often for reasons of anger and curiosity, rather than enjoyment.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026

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