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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But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.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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Durling gave credit to the filmmakers for the revolutionary act of not romanticizing her relationship with co-star Tom Cruise.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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In fact, he's had to hop on social media a few times in recent years to remind viewers that not romanticizing Joe is the whole point.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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It’s led to Berns meeting with people he’s idolized in the entertainment industry.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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For Nancy, the struggle is trusting her intuition and doing what’s right while prioritizing the safety of herself and her son, who idolizes his dad and expresses typical bratty teen contempt for his mom.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Glamorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorize. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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