escapism
Example Sentences
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“So I bury my head into work. My escapism is the cruel reality of the city right now.”
From Los Angeles Times
"At the end of the day, what do you get remembered for? Making a shed load of money or creating something that brings genuine pleasure, happiness and escapism to people," she said.
From BBC
Suzuki is not averse to escapism, so long as it is accompanied by the recognition that there is always something to escape.
From Washington Post
The message is uncompromising - a long weekend in Amsterdam may create the wrong kind of memories, the escapism you crave in the renowned party capital could result in inescapable convictions.
From BBC
When Renée Stout was approached to contribute, she had long felt pessimistic about the state of the country and her work is a form of escapism.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.