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escapist

[ih-skey-pist] / ɪˈskeɪ pɪst /
NOUN
dreamer
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"Some officials in the United States still have yet to awaken from their escapist and anachronistic dream," she said.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss consuming escapist vs. difficult art and the turmoil of modern marriage through The Drama and Beef Season 2.

From Slate Jun. 4, 2026

Our must-read books for June include gripping new fiction from Dave Eggers and James Ellroy, buzzy celebrity memoirs, thrilling true stories and a few escapist beach reads.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

When a superhero satire’s guesses about how bad life could get are outdone by reality, then the fiction has lost its escapist function.

From Salon May 24, 2026

So involved was I in my escapist daydreams, I lost all track of the seconds racing by.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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