escapism
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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
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
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
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