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escapism

[ih-skey-piz-uhm] / ɪˈskeɪ pɪz əm /
NOUN
avoidance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
evasion prevention restraint
STRONG
circumvention delay departure dodge dodging elusion escape flight forbearance nonparticipation parry recession recoil retreat self-restraint shirking shunning
WEAK
absention eschewal passive resistance runaround steering clear of
Antonyms
STRONG
advance arrival coming continuation stay
WEAK
meeting

Example Sentences

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"We just tried to provide that escapism and keep people going through it".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Movies and other forms of entertainment thrived in tough economic times by appealing to people’s need for escapism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

The first was a burgeoning industry of escapism.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand