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also glamourize
as in to idealize
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
most people glamorize fame, not thinking of the lack of privacy that accompanies it
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Recent Examples of glamorize
But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Entertainment & Arts ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ glamorized a toxic workplace.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
However, True the Vote made clear this was a mistake made by the film producers in an effort to glamorize the premise.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
For those looking to glamorize their coat closets, all eyes are on one gorgeous, leather trench from Rosetta Getty and a cute, faux-fur from Proenza Schouler.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for glamorize
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Entertainment & Arts ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ glamorized a toxic workplace.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
However, True the Vote made clear this was a mistake made by the film producers in an effort to glamorize the premise.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
For those looking to glamorize their coat closets, all eyes are on one gorgeous, leather trench from Rosetta Getty and a cute, faux-fur from Proenza Schouler.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorize
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But a subsequent police investigation into his internet history revealed that Prosper was fascinated with mass murder events like Sandy Hook and the Virginia Tech shooting — killings that are idealized on some incel forums.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Unlike many romantic films that idealize love, Blue Valentine strips away all sentimentality, portraying a relationship that is messy, imperfect and often uncomfortable to watch.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The federal government removed Union troops from southern states as southerners erected monuments to former Confederates and slaveholders to romanticize their exploits during the Civil War.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
30 Mar. 2025
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And in its day, the movie did well, but we were criticized for romanticizing the time.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Solomon said retirement is idolized as a wonderful stage in life when officers are expected to be happy while a reckoning is happening in their minds.—
Rosa Flores,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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She was later adopted by an Illinois family and grew up idolizing Moceanu.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Glamorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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