deglamorize

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Recent Examples of deglamorize White’s willingness to deglamorize stardom — to take roles that subverted her celebrity or to be funny and frank — makes clear that for her, the town was, first and foremost, a workplace. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Jan. 2022 The camera became a handy tool for those, labeled Minimalists or Conceptualists, who wanted to deglamorize the world (and the artist’s role) by documenting mundane things or repeated actions. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deglamorize
Verb
  • These workshops taught cognitive skills aimed at maximizing the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses typically associated with their specific most strongly outlying trait.
    Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 7 July 2025
  • That's why ignoring minor misbehavior (as long as no one is being harmed) and praising positive choices is one of the most effective ways to manage and minimize attention-seeking behaviors.1 2.
    Amy Morin, Parents, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Unplug Illinois is a campaign created by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association to encourage people to put down their electronic devices and instead play, explore creative fun and enjoy friends, according to city website information.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
  • Many put down roots while others moved on, restless to find even more land, fewer people, more freedom, and better soil.
    James Dodson July 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • In keeping with House decorum rules, members can't use the platform to disparage other members.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
  • The former mayor of Dearborn fought back against those who disparaged the city's growing Muslim population.
    Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • In retirement, Barnett sued Boeing, alleging that the company had denigrated his character and blocked his career advancement during his employment—charges Boeing denies.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 13 June 2025
  • At the same time, Trump routinely denigrates democratic allies and international institutions such as the United Nations and NATO.
    Daniel Treisman, The Conversation, 3 June 2025

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“Deglamorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deglamorize. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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