escapism

Example Sentences

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“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

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

Varvara now cares for her husband's two children from a previous marriage -- something she calls "a form of escapism", and which has reinforced her decision to stay quiet.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

She finds the unabashed escapism in micro-dramas appealing, especially when so much of the news feels "scary and worrisome".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

I was very happy, living in this world of fantasy and escapism.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane