fictionalize

verb

fic·tion·al·ize ˈfik-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz

fictionalized; fictionalizing

transitive verb

: to make into or treat in the manner of fiction

fictionalize a biography

fictionalization

ˌfik-sh(ə-)nə-lə-ˈzā-shən

noun

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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Netflix's ‘Hijack ‘93’ tells the story of four young men who hijacked a plane in 1993 in protest of their government Comments Netflix’s Hijack ‘93 fictionalizes the gripping true story of four young adults who hijacked a plane to protest their government’s actions. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The show incorporates the tales of the notorious pirate Blackbeard while fictionalizing them to fit the plot. —

Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024 Previously:In one season, 'Eerie, Indiana' set the mold for both horror TV and fictionalized Indiana When was 'Eerie, Indiana' on TV? 'Eerie, Indiana' was on NBC starting in 1991. —

Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024 The story, although fictionalized, is based on the June Rebellion, an actual event in French history. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fictionalize