variants 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 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 Like its man-muse, the sandwich is impressive: The eatery has taken its iconic The Bobbie sandwich and glamorized it with 24-karat gold flakes. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for glamorize
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  • The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish, features 25 original works of art that blend idealized realism with lush landscapes and figures that evoke both a romantic and fantastical sense of beauty.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The great irony is that by avoiding them altogether and idealizing relationships entirely free of friction, people may be denying themselves opportunities to grow and strengthen their connections.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
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  • Photo: Laure Joliet Naturally, romanticizing a cozy, coastal life doesn’t have to stop at your closet.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
  • While creatives will romanticize denim fashion, there’s still a large market demand a balance of style and function.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Texas-born Pinky (Spacek) idolizes her coworker Millie (Duvall), which catapults them into a twisted relationship.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Morales is idolized by his followers, as Chávez, Che Guevara, and others have been by similar followers.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025

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“Glamorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorize. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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