fictionalize
verb
fic·tion·al·ize
ˈfik-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz 
fictionalized; fictionalizing
: to make into or treat in the manner of fiction
fictionalize a biography
Examples of fictionalize in a Sentence
The book is a fictionalized account of their travels.
Her books are based in fact, but she fictionalizes many of the events.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
One of those relationships was with Suze Rotolo, played by Elle Fanning, who is lightly fictionalized and renamed Sylvie in the film.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Related Stories Peacock Talking To ITV America About Third 'Love Island' Spin-Off
Watch James Norton & Niamh Algar In Trailer For Devastating Baby Swap Series 'Playing Nice'
ITV said the drama will be partly fictionalized.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
This year, there has been a particularly wide array of features highlighting the Jewish experience — both fact-based and fictionalized — that are likely to be center stage come awards time.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Fictionalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fictionalize. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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fictionalize
verb
fic·tion·al·ize
ˈfik-shnə-līz
-shən-ᵊl-īz
fictionalized; fictionalizing
: to make into fiction
fictionalize a biography
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