romanticize
verb
ro·man·ti·cize
rō-ˈman-tə-ˌsīz 
rə-
romanticized; romanticizing
: to make romantic : treat as idealized or heroic
romanticize the past
1
: to hold romantic ideas
2
: to present details, incidents, or people in a romantic way
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Examples of romanticize in a Sentence
He has romanticized notions of army life.
a romanticized view of politics
We were romanticizing about the past.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
And, whereas the Republicans romanticize a bygone world, the R.N. is keen to present itself as a forward-looking concern.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
From news coverage glorifying doorbuster deals to holiday movies romanticizing the act of gift-giving, media narratives often reinforce the idea that consumption equals joy.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
The reputation of the Tonkawa shifted again in the early 20th century when some writers romanticized life on the frontier.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Romanticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romanticize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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romanticize
verb
ro·man·ti·cize
rō-ˈmant-ə-ˌsīz
romanticized; romanticizing
1
: to make romantic : show in a romantic way
2
: to have romantic ideas
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