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Noun(1) an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

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(1) It has an element of fantasy and escapism , which has led viewers to say it depicts some kind of extreme.(2) When I go to a big summer blockbuster, I expect pure escapism .(3) His films do not pander to escapism or to the audiences settled expectations about entertainment.(4) Some people just go to movies for escapism and they want the illusion it's some reality unfolding in front of their eyes.(5) There certainly seems to be a streak of fantasy or perhaps escapism involved.(6) Entertainment provides escapism , even happiness for a lot of people.(7) Stories have a variety of functions in our culture, from pure escapism to vehicles for personal growth or social reform.(8) There was some fantasy, some escapism and a lot of joy in performing for my parents and my friends in school plays.(9) It was sheer fantasy, sheer escapism .(10) Understandably, cinema is a popular form of escapism in this troubled country for those who can afford it.(11) The four of you have based your performances on the laudable premise of entertainment & escapism .(12) On one level his writing is pure escapism - adventure stories laced with magic, witchcraft and fantasy.(13) Reluctant to accept responsibility, you have tendencies toward escapism .(14) The series was pure escapism and unashamedly exploited a fantasy.(15) While commonplace wisdom spurns escapism , practical experience sometimes calls for it.(16) This is definitely a novel I would recommend if you are looking for a few hours of entertaining escapism .
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Noun
1. fantasy
5. reverie
6. imagination
8. pipe dreams
9. wishful thinking
10. woolgathering


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